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Bridoon

Bri-doon′

,
Noun.
[F.
bridon
, from
bride
; of German origin. See
Bridle
,
Noun.
]
(Mil.)
The snaffle and rein of a military bridle, which acts independently of the bit, at the pleasure of the rider. It is used in connection with a curb bit, which has its own rein.
Campbell.

Definition 2024


bridoon

bridoon

English

Noun

bridoon (plural bridoons)

  1. A type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually used on a double bridle in conjunction with a curb bit.

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  • bridoon rein

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