First Known Use: before 12th century
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bride
noun \ˈbrīd\
: a woman who has just married or is about to be married
Full Definition of BRIDE
: a woman just married or about to be married
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Origin of BRIDE
Middle English, from Old English brȳd; akin to Old High German brūt bride
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bride
noun \ˈbrīd\
Definition of BRIDE for Kids
: a woman just married or about to be married
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