Bridoon (redirected from bridoons)

Bri`doon´

n.

1.

(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.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

bridoon - a bit resembling a snaffle bit; used with a separate curb bit - piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"