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The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in
the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are
fastened. |
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Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains. |
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To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of. |
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imp. & p. p. of Bite. |
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A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into
the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a
little; a mite. |
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Somewhat; something, but not very great. |
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A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned
by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock. |
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The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt
and tumblers. |
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The cutting iron of a plane. |
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In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin
(as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents;
also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents. |
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3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth. |
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of Bite |
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of Bite |