I . n.
Restraint, curb, check.
II . v. a.
1.
Put a ~ on, bit.
2.
Restrain, check, curb, control, govern.
3.
[Usually with up .] Ruffle, rustle, bristle, toss the head, be incensed, put on an air of offended dignity.
I . n.
Restraint, curb, check.
II . v. a.
1.
Put a ~ on, bit.
2.
Restrain, check, curb, control, govern.
3.
[Usually with up .] Ruffle, rustle, bristle, toss the head, be incensed, put on an air of offended dignity.
Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012