bridal

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
  2. adjective of or relating to a wedding
  3. adjective of or pertaining to a bride

Etymology

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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Synonyms

espousal

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