unbitted
Americanadjective
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not bitted or bridled.
-
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
"So much the worse for the ship, for her cable can be unbitted, as well as the schooner's."
From Down the Rhine Young America in Germany by Optic, Oliver
Barely five minutes had elapsed since “all hands” had been piped, and in that interval the cable had to be unbitted and the “slip” stopping it to the deck knocked off by the blacksmith.
From Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant by Greene, John B.
"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
The horses were still saddled, though with loosened girths, but had been unbitted, and were busily munching at the hay spread before them on the pavement.
From Kitty's Conquest by King, Charles
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