hardmouthed

hardmouthed
adjective Date: 1617 1. of a horse not sensitive to the bit 2. obstinate, stubborn

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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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 — /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] * * * …   Universalium

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

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