Lexical Definition

‎χαλιναγωγέω‎ chalinagōgéō (khal-in-ag-ogue-eh'-o) to bridle ^G:V
from a compound of ‎χαλινός‎ and the reduplicated form of ‎ἄγω‎

bridle.

• to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively)

Abbott-Smith

*† χαλιναγωγέω, -ῶ (< χαλινός, ἄγω),
to lead with a bridle; metaph., to bridle, restrain: c. acc., γλῶσσαν, Ja 1:26; σῶμα, 3:2.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

χαλιναγωγέω-έω,

guide with or as with bit and bridle, γλῶσσαν, σῶμα, [NT+2nd c.AD+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: Jas.1.26}