Definition of Bridled. Meaning of Bridled. Synonyms of Bridled

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Definition of Bridled

Bridled
Bridle Bri"dle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bridled; p. pr. & vb. n. Bridling.] 1. To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse. He bridled her mouth with a silkweed twist. --Drake. 2. To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse. --Addison. Savoy and Nice, the keys of Italy, and the citadel in her hands to bridle Switzerland, are in that consolidation. --Burke. Syn: To check; restrain; curb; govern; control; repress; master; subdue.

Meaning of Bridled from wikipedia

- A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, the "bridle" includes both the headstall that holds...
- A scold's bridle, sometimes called a witch's bridle, a gossip's bridle, a brank's bridle, or simply branks, was an instrument of punishment, as a form...
- The bridled mabuya or bridled skink (Heremites vittatus) is a species of skink found in North Africa and Middle East. They grow up to 22 cm. The binomial...
- The bridled nail-tail wallaby (Onychogalea fraenata), also known as the bridled nail-tailed wallaby, bridled nailtail wallaby, bridled wallaby, merrin...
- Reader's Digest, 1990. pg 232. Print. Bridled titmouse photo eNature RangeMaps & synopsis InfoNatura NatureServe Bridled titmouse photo gallery VIREO...
- A bridle path is a path or trail for horses. Bridle path or bridal path may also refer to: Bridal Path (novel), a 1952 novel by Nigel Tranter The Bridal...
- up bridle in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Bridle usually refers to headgear worn by horses and other animals that are ridden or driven. Bridle may...
- The bridled tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) is a seabird of the family Laridae. It is a bird of the tropical oceans. The scientific name is from Ancient...
- The bridled honeyeater (Bolemoreus frenatus) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae with distinctive rein-like markings on its face that is endemic...
- Rico area. The bridled quail-dove builds a platform nest of twigs in vines, shrubs, or trees. The clutch size is one or two. The bridled quail-dove's call...