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hackamore

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hackamore /ˈhakəˌmôr, ˈhækəˌmɔr /
noun a bridle without a bit, operating by exerting pressure on the horse's nose.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century : perhaps from Spanish jaquima, earlier xaquima halter.