leading reins

British

/ ˈliːdɪŋ /

plural noun

straps or a harness and strap used to assist and control a child who is learning to walk
excessive guidance or restraint

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They are quite old enough to go without ‘leading reins.’

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“That is sufficient, Sir,” replied the officer; and he then cut away the rope which bound my legs, and also look off the two leading reins attached to the other horses.

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“That is sufficient, Sir,” replied the officer; and he then cut away the rope which bound my legs, and also took off the two leading reins attached to the other horses.

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