unbitted
Americanadjective
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not bitted or bridled.
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not controlled.
Etymology
Origin of unbitted
First recorded in 1580–90; un- 1 + bit 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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They were in superior numbers, and when they reached the head of the lane, the horses of the American cavalry were unbitted and feeding.
From The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, William Gilmore
The latter were unbitted and feeding, when the whole of the enemy's cavalry made their appearance.
From The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, William Gilmore
"It's easy—for him," commented Brand Williams, discussing Collie's almost uncanny quelling of a vicious, unbitted mustang.
From Overland Red A Romance of the Moonstone Cañon Trail by Fischer, Anton Otto
As soon as the cable was unbitted, "Heave round!" was the cry from the lower-deck.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 by Various
She held her head high, and capered like an unbitted yearling fresh off the first spring pastures.
From Patsy by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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