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bridoon

noun
bri·doon | \brə̇ˈdün\
variants: or bradoon \brəˈ- \
plural -s

Definition of bridoon 

1 : a bit resembling a snaffle but without cheekpieces used chiefly with a separate curb

2 : a headstall fitted with a bridoon

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History and Etymology for bridoon

French bridon, from bride bridle

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