bridlen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English brīdlian, brīdelian; equivalent to bridel +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbriːd(ə)lən/

Verb

bridlen

  1. To put or equip a bridle on a horse; to bridle.
  2. To direct, limit, or curb; to place restrictions on or monitor.
  3. (rare) To thrust one's belly and recline one's head.
  4. (rare) To use a bridle to direct or control a horse.
  5. (rare) To ornament or adorn; to place bodily decorations.

Conjugation

Conjugation of bridlen (weak in -ed)
infinitive (to) bridlen, bridle
present tense past tense
1st-person singular bridle bridled
2nd-person singular bridlest bridledest
3rd-person singular bridleth bridled
subjunctive singular bridle
imperative singular —
plural1 bridlen, bridle bridleden, bridlede
imperative plural bridleth, bridle —
participles bridlynge, bridlende bridled, ybridled

1 Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.

Descendants

  • English: bridle

References

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