snaffle

Etymology
Apparently from, from , , diminutive of ,. Akin to 🇨🇬, Middle Low German, Old English. More at.

Noun

 * 1) A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit metal in a horse's mouth. It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth, and is often used as a training bit.
 * 2)  Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle.
 * 1)  Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle.

Verb

 * 1)  To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle.
 * 2)  To clutch by the bridle.
 * 3)  To grab or seize; to snap up.
 * 4)  To purloin, or obtain by devious means.