Bridg"ing (&?;), n. (Arch.) The system of bracing used between floor or other timbers to distribute the weight.
Bridging joist. Same as Binding joist.
Bridg"y (&?;), a. Full of bridges. [R.] Sherwood.
Bri"dle (&?;), n. [OE. bridel, AS. bridel; akin to OHG. britil, brittil, D. breidel, and possibly to E. braid. Cf. Bridoon.] 1. The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.