Bridle

bri'dl, n. An instrument to restrain a horse; a restraint; curb; check; part of a gun-lock. (JS'aut.) A cable, to enable a ship, when moored, to veer with wind and tide.— v. t. [bridled (bri'dld), bridling.] To put a bridle upon; to restrain, or control. — v. i. To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expre ion of pride, scorn, or resentment.