English Explanatory Dictionary

bridal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wedding feast or festival; a wedding.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.

Pronunciation

/ˈbraɪ.dl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bridal.wav brīd-(ə)l /ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/

Word forms

bridal bridals

Etymology

From Middle English bridale, from Old English brȳdealo (“wedding ale; wedding feast”). The attributive usage was strengthened by association with bride + -al.

Derived words

bridal bower bridal carry bridal chamber bridal couple bridal crown bridal day bridally bridal party bridal registry bridal salon bridal shower bridal suite bridal tree bridal waltz bridal wear bridalwear bridal wreath nonbridal prebridal
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