[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A person who or thing which restrains, restricts, or controls someone or something.

- A person who fits a horse or other animal with a bridle.

- A bridle-maker. Now rare (historical after 18th century).


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century; earliest use found in John Foxe (?1517–1587), martyrologist. From bridle + -er