| • | 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. |
| • | Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains. |
| • | To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of. |
| • | imp. & p. p. of Bite. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Somewhat; something, but not very great. |
| • | A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock. |
| • | The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers. |
| • | The cutting iron of a plane. |
| • | 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. |
| • | 3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth. |
| • | of Bite |
| • | of Bite |
