Where does “bridoon” come from?
bridoon (English) comes from French bridon, from French bride, from Middle French bride, from Old French bride, from Middle High German brīdel.
bridoon (English): A type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually...
Definitions
- A type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually...
Ancestry of “bridoon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | bridon | — |
| 2 | French | bride | bridle; strap; loop ; bride |
| 3 | Middle French | bride | — |
| 4 | Old French | bride | rein, bridle |
| 5 | Middle High German | brīdel | — |