BRIDEGROOM


Meaning of BRIDEGROOM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbrīd-ˌgrüm, -ˌgru̇m ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English (Scots) brydegrome, by folk etymology from Middle English bridegome, from Old English brȳdguma, from brȳd + guma man; akin to Old High German brūtgomo bridegroom — more at homage

Date: 14th century

: a man just married or about to be married

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