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 : given to biting down hard on a retrieved bird

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/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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hardˈmouthed adjective

1. (of a horse) with a mouth insensible to the bit

2. Not easily managed

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