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bridlewise

[ brahyd-l-wahyz ]

adjective

  1. (of a horse) obedient to a touch of the reins on the neck, without pressure of the bit on the mouth.

bridlewise

/ ˈbraɪdəlˌwaɪz /

adjective

  1. (of a horse) obedient to the pressure of the reins on the neck rather than to the bit

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bridlewise1

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; bridle + wise 1

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Example Sentences

Being bridlewise, he rode right for Seven Mile to make dead sure of his alibi, whilst the others made their getaway with the loot.

And when they're bridlewise and all, you can bring 'em in and get more.

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