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bridal

bri·dal

UK/ˈbraɪ.dl̩/ US/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/ fairly common
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to a wedding

  • “bridal procession”
  • “nuptial day”
  • “spousal rites”
  • “wedding cake”
  • “marriage vows”
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2.

designed for a bride

  • “bridal gown”

noun

1.

archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast

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Origin

From Middle English bridale, from Old English brȳdealo (“wedding ale; wedding feast”). The attributive usage was strengthened by association with bride + -al.

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