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bride

bridle

noun BREED Rare

Origin: Old French bride, of Germanic origin

Also means

strap, tether

Usage Note

Bride primarily denotes the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of straps, a bit, and reins. The expression tenir en bride means 'to keep in check' or 'to curb', used both literally with horses and figuratively with people or impulses. Do not confuse with the English false friend 'bride' (une mariée in French).

Examples

"Le cavalier tient la bride fermement."

Natural Translation

The rider holds the bridle firmly.

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