Pronunciation: [ʌnbˈɪtɪd] (IPA) 
Unbitted is spelled with the prefix "un-" and the verb "bit." The IPA phonetic transcription for "un-" is /ʌn/ which sounds like "uhn." The verb "bit" is pronounced /bɪt/ which rhymes with "fit." When combined, the stress is on the second syllable, sounding like /ʌnˈbɪt.ɪd/. This word means that something has not been fitted with a bit, which is a metal bar attached to a horse's bridle to control the animal while riding.
Unbitted is an adjective that refers to the state of being without a bit, specifically, in the context of a horse or other domesticated animal. When an animal, particularly a horse, is unbitted, it means that it does not have any form of metal or leather harness in its mouth. A bit is a horse's mouthpiece, usually consisting of a metal piece with a mouthpiece and rings on either side for attachments, which is inserted into the animal's mouth and fastened to the bridle. The bit serves as a means of control and communication between the rider and the horse, enabling the rider to direct and guide the movements of the animal.
However, when a horse is unbitted, it is being ridden or guided without the use of this apparatus. Unbitting a horse might occur, for example, during periods of rest or when the animal is not being used for work or riding purposes. The horse may graze or rest comfortably without the metal or leather bit in its mouth.
This term can also be extended metaphorically to describe the liberation or freedom from any form of control or constraint. In this sense, unbitted might imply the absence of external pressures or influences, allowing for unrestricted freedom, independence, or autonomy.
The word "unbitted" is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" and the verb "bit".
The verb "bit" originates from the Old English word "bītan", which means "to bite, pierce, snap, seize". It eventually evolved to refer specifically to the action of a horse's bit, a metal mouthpiece used for controlling and guiding the horse while riding.
When the prefix "un-" is added to "bit", it negates the meaning and thus "unbitted" refers to the removal or absence of a bit in relation to a horse. In this context, it suggests that a horse is not being controlled or guided by a bit.
