First Known Use: 14th century
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bridegroom
noun bride·groom \ˈbrīd-ˌgrüm, -ˌgru̇m\
Definition of BRIDEGROOM
: a man just married or about to be married
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Origin of BRIDEGROOM
Middle English (Scots) brydegrome, by folk etymology from Middle English bridegome, from Old English brȳdguma, from brȳd + guma man; akin to Old High German brūtgomo bridegroom — more at homage
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bridegroom
noun bride·groom \ˈbrīd-ˌgrüm\
Definition of BRIDEGROOM for Kids
: a man just married or about to be married
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