Etymology

bridoon

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Today it means: A type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually used on a double bridle in conjunction with a curb bit. Full definition →

French bridon
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  1. French · derived frombridon
  2. English todaybridoon

From French bridon, from bride (“bridle”).

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