Bible Encyclopedias
Bit (2)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(מֶתֶּג, me'theg, Psalms 22:9; χαλινός, James 3:3; both elsewhere " bridle"), the curb put into horses' mouths to guide and restrain them. (See BRIDLE).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bit (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bit-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.