Kilo Lingo

/braɪd/

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Translation

A woman on her wedding day, or a woman who is about to be married.

Word origin

From Old English bryd, the word for a woman being married.

Origin
Old English
Root
bryd
English cognates
bridal, bridegroom

Grammar

Gender
Pluralbrides

Examples

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The "bride" is the woman who is getting married.

groom .

The man she marries on the day is called the "groom".

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"Bride" is used mainly on and around the wedding day itself.

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This word is part of lesson 37.