n.
Pronunciation: ' br ī -d ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English bridel, from Old English br ī del; akin to Old English bregdan to move quickly ― more at BRAID
Date: before 12th century
1 : the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit and reins
2 : a length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull especially : rigging on a kite for attaching line
3 : CURB , RESTRAINT <set a bridle on his power>