BRIDLE


Meaning of BRIDLE in English

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.