[f. BRIDLE sb. + REIN.] A strap or cord attached to the bit, and serving to guide or control the horse; a rein.

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1382.  Wyclif, Ecclus. xxxiii. 27. Ȝoc and brydil reyne crooken the harde necke.

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1552.  Huloet, Brydle reine, lorum.

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1820.  Scott, Abbot, xxxvi. Who but Douglas ought to hold her bridle-rein?

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1833.  Regul. Instr. Cavalry, I. 104. Carry the butt under the bridle-reins.

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