[ˈbrʌɪdl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached
(e.g: grooms came at once to take the bridles)


Phrases:
- off the bridle
- on the bridle

Origin:
Old English brīdel (noun), brīdlian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breidel (noun). bridle use is from the action of a horse when reined in

[ˈbrʌɪdl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- put a bridle on (a horse)
(e.g: five horses, saddled and bridled, were tied by the reins to branches of trees)

- show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one's head and drawing in one's chin
(e.g: she bridled at his tone)


Phrases:
- off the bridle
- on the bridle

Origin:
Old English brīdel (noun), brīdlian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breidel (noun). bridle use is from the action of a horse when reined in