Middle English word bridel comes from Proto-Germanic *bregdaną, Proto-Germanic *-ilaz (Agent suffix.), Proto-Germanic - ilaz
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *bregdaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To flicker, flutter, jerk, tug (on), twitch, flinch, move, swing. |
| *-ilaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Agent suffix. |
| - ilaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *brigdilaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Bridle. Strap, rein. |
| brīdel | Old English (ang) | |
| briġdel | Old English (ang) | |
| bridel | Middle English (enm) |