BRIDEGROOM


Meaning of BRIDEGROOM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' br ī d- ˌ grüm, - ˌ gru ̇ m

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English (Sc) brydegrome, by folk etymology from Middle English bridegome, from Old English bry ̄ dguma, from bry ̄ d + guma man; akin to Old High German br ū tgomo bridegroom ― more at HOMAGE

Date: 14th century

: a man just married or about to be married

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