bridoon Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a bit resembling a snaffle bit; used with a separate curb

WordNet

Bri*doon" noun
Etymology
F. bridon, from bride; of German origin. See Bridle, n.
Definitions
  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. Campbell.

Webster 1913