Bride
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Bride
Bride (/braɪd/), from the Old English brȳd, is a term used to describe a woman on her wedding day or just after the wedding. The term is often associated with various cultural traditions and rituals related to marriage.
Etymology
The term "bride" originates from the Old English brȳd, which is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic verb root *brū-, meaning 'to cook, brew, or make a broth,' which was the role of the wife in the earliest periods of Indo-European culture.
Related Terms
- Groom: A man on his wedding day or just after the wedding.
- Bridesmaid: A woman who is typically a close friend or relative of the bride, and is chosen to assist her on her wedding day.
- Bridal: Pertaining to a bride or a wedding.
- Wedding: A ceremony where two people are united in marriage.
- Marriage: A legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
- Matrimony: The state of being married.
- Engagement: The period of time between a marriage proposal and the wedding.
Pronunciation
- UK: /braɪd/
- US: /braɪd/
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