bridle (subs.) Copy link Outline 1. frēnum2. lōrum (esp. poet.).3. hăbēna • bridle (subs.): 1. frēnum: pl. -i and -a: strictly bit, curb: q. v. Fig.: to put a b. on anyone's madness, alicui frenos furoris injicere, or, adhibere, Cic. (N.B.--Not dare; which is to give the reins, i. e. relax them). 2. lōrum (esp. poet.).: to lead horses by their b.s, equos loris ducere, Liv.: Virg.: Ov. 3. hăbēna: v. reins.