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bridely

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Etymology

From Middle English *bridely, from Old English brȳdlīċ, brȳdelīċ (“bridal”), from Proto-West Germanic *brūdilīk, equivalent to bride +‎ -ly. Cognate with Dutch bruidelijk, German bräutlich (“bridely”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɹaɪdli/
  • Rhymes: -aɪdli

Adjective

bridely (comparative more bridely, superlative most bridely)

  1. Of or pertaining to a bride; nuptial.

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