Where does “snaffle” come from?
Snaffle comes from Dutch snavel, from Middle Dutch snavel, from Old Dutch snaval, from Proto-Germanic snabulaz, from Proto-Indo-European ksnew- and kes-.
snaffle (English): A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit metal in a horse's mouth. It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and the corners of the mouth, and is often used as a training bit
Definitions
- A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit metal in a horse's mouth. It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and the corners of the mouth, and is often used as a training bit