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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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with BRIDE

bide, chide, eyed, fried, glide, guide, hide, pied, pride, ride, side, slide, snide, stride, thighed, tide, tried, wide

BRIDE Defined for Kids

bride

noun \ˈbrīd\

Definition of BRIDE for Kids

: a woman just married or about to be married

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