'Bridling' definitions:

Definition of 'Bridling'

From: GCIDE
  • Bridle \Bri"dle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bridled; p. pr. & vb. n. Bridling.]
  • 1. To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse. [1913 Webster]
  • He bridled her mouth with a silkweed twist. --Drake. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • Savoy and Nice, the keys of Italy, and the citadel in her hands to bridle Switzerland, are in that consolidation. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To check; restrain; curb; govern; control; repress; master; subdue. [1913 Webster]

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