lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
place restrictions on
a stock exchange in New York
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
keep to the curb
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
