Recent Examples on the WebBut this year’s crop of brides will have had to look for a fairytale castle elsewhere.—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 3 May 2024 The bride recently re-discovered the video on her phone.—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bride
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English brȳd; akin to Old High German brūt bride
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of bride was
before the 12th century
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