hardmouthed

hardmouthed
/hahrd"mowdhd', -mowtht'/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to a horse not sensitive to the pressure of a bit.
2. stubborn; obstinate; self-willed.
[1610-20; HARD + MOUTH + -ED3]

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Universalium. 2010.

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  • hardmouthed — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective 1. a. of a horse : not sensitive to the bit b. : obstinate, stubborn hardmouthed women who laid down the law John Galsworthy 2. of a dog …   Useful english dictionary

  • hardmouthed — adjective Date: 1617 1. of a horse not sensitive to the bit 2. obstinate, stubborn …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • cold-jawed — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective West : hardmouthed …   Useful english dictionary

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