bridled

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As I expected, we found them all -- both men and horses -- the steeds saddled, bridled, and ready.

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  1. noun A harness, consisting of a headstall, bit, and reins, fitted about a horse's head and used to restrain or guide the animal.
  2. noun A curb or check: put a bridle on spending.
  3. noun Nautical A span of chain, wire, or rope that can be secured at both ends to an object and slung from its center point.
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  • On the hillside the sorrel mare—saddled, bridled, and dead lame—limped here and there, snatching inconsequently at the short grass. —  Last Ditch - Ngaio Marsh - Roderick Alleyn 29
  • Maitraya bridled, his vanity not proof against insinuations that he probably had squandered all his fortune long ago on much less lovely women. —  OM: The Secret of Ahbor Valley
  • Present them And while mama blushed and bridled, the magic words were spoke, and the two dropped the gentlest curtseys, and rising, received a salute more than usual warm from his Excellency on either fair blushing cheek. —  The Ladies
  • He also told the French president that turban is one way that enables Sikhs to keep their hair bridled, the prime minister recalled while returning from a 10-day visit to the US and France. —  India eNews
  • Steve's horse was saddled and bridled, and tethered to the post outside the office door, where Corporal Munday was seated upon the sill awaiting the departure The "outfit" was already on the trail. —  The Heart of Unaga
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