v. [UN-2 4 b.] trans. To free (a horse) from a curb. Also fig.
1580. Hollyband, Treas. Fr. Tong, Desgourmer vn cheval, to vncurbe a horse.
1684. T. Goddard, Plato’s Demon, 160. It is like uncurbing, or laying the Reins upon the Necks of headstrong Horses.
1729. Young, Merchant, V. ix. Who curbs the tide, Uncurbs, extends, throws wide Britannia’s reign.
