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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mollet(t)-, Molat-bridil(l, n. [Cf. Mol(l)et(t) n.2 (and Millen-bridle).] A type of bridle for a strong or unruly horse, ? furnished with a toothed bit or ? with a toothed curb. — 1503 Treas. Acc. II. 206.
For ane molat bridill and ane tee 1531 Bell. Boece II. 269.
He said, This man will not obey my chargis quhill he be riddin with ane mollet bridil [L. nisi lupato in os iniecto ferocium more equorum]; nochtheles I sall gar him draw like ane avir in ane cart
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