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Definition of Bitless
1. a. Not having a bit or bridle.
Definition of Bitless
1. Adjective. (context: horse tack) without a bit (piece of metal in a horse's mouth). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bitless
1. without a bit [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bitless
Literary usage of Bitless
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Training and Breaking of Horses by Merritt Wesley Harper (1918)
"If the horse fights the bit, do not use a severe one, as is the usual practice,
but try a bitless bridle for a time. After a few lessons in the ..."
2. Journal of the American Oriental Society by American Oriental Society (1898)
"So the bitless horses may have been reproduced from a fairly antique model.
Still it is remarkable, as the temple itself is not very old (it was probably ..."
3. The Gentleman's Magazine (1888)
"... With a bridle, bitless, of tow, Unshod with steel, silver, or gold? - The
answer is—the gallows. A German designation of the gallows is the raven-stone, ..."
4. The London Magazine by John Scott, John Taylor (1823)
"nul, bitless as il was, fastened to his head as to a post, not only for decency's
sake, but as something for Johnny to take hold of for his ease and ..."
5. Deep-sea Plunderings by Frank Thomas Bullen (1902)
"Country vehicles, laden with all manner of queer produce, their bitless stallions
swaying tinkling bells, encumber the way. Presently all make clear the ..."
6. Once a Week by Eneas Sweetland Dallas (1867)
"... and was standing outside the door by the head of a little white horse of
Mexican type, which had been hastily arrayed in bitless bridle of twisted thong ..."
7. In to the Yukon by William Seymour Edwards (1905)
"Again the halter was deftly put on and made into a bitless bridle, the hoodwink
slipped on, the saddle gently placed, and man and horse were furiously ..."
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