Thesaurus Term/Concept: SNAFFLE BIT

Identifier 137086
Class MDA OBJECT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A metal, shankless bit, with a ring on either side used to control an animal (usually a horse) by exerting direct pressure on the tongue, lips and the side of the mouth.

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Find Type SNAFFLE BIT (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1540 AD)
Find Type SNAFFLE BIT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)