Where does “brida” come from?
brida (Portuguese) comes from French bride, from Middle French bride, from Old French bride, from Middle High German brīdel.
brida (Portuguese): bridle
Ancestry of “brida”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | bride | bridle; strap; loop ; bride |
| 2 | Middle French | bride | — |
| 3 | Old French | bride | rein, bridle |
| 4 | Middle High German | brīdel | — |