Where does “bride” come from?
Bride comes from Old English brȳd, which is of uncertain origin, though it may relate to Spanish brida and French bride through medieval linguistic contact.
bride (English): A woman in the context of her own wedding; one...
Definitions
- A woman in the context of her own wedding; one...
Ancestry of “bride”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | French | bride | bridle; strap; loop ; bride |
| 2 | Middle French | bride | — |
| 3 | Old French | bride | rein, bridle |
| 4 | Middle High German | brīdel | — |
Words derived from “bride”