bridoon

[ brahy-doon, bri- ]

noun

1. a snaffle when used with a curb on a full bridle.

bridoon

/ brɪˈduːn /

noun

1. a horse's bit: a small snaffle used in double bridles

Word History and Origins

Origin of bridoon¹

1745–55; < French, Middle French bridon, equivalent to bride bridle ( bride ² ) + -on noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of bridoon¹

C18: from French bridon , from bride bridle; compare Middle English bride

Example Sentences

But the English saddle and a bit and bridoon bridle, such as you have, are the simplest, and meet most wants, providing they fit the back and mouth.

From Project Gutenberg

She then closes her left thumb on both reins, and shortens the right bridoon rein until it is of equal length with the others.

From Project Gutenberg

Have your curb-bit sufficiently powerful, if not high in the port, at any rate long in the cheek, your bridoon as thick as your saddler can be induced to send it.

From Project Gutenberg

The modifications incident to mounting and dismounting a horse equipped with the double snaffle or bit and bridoon are indicated in pars.

From Project Gutenberg

When you thrust a two-pound bit and bridoon into a small pony's mouth, you hurt his feelings.

From Project Gutenberg