bridal
/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.50 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.
Example Sentences
- "[…] the crowne, which Ariadne wore / Upon her yvory forehead, that same day / That Theseus her unto his bridal bore […]"
- "A Nimph is marryed to a Fay, Great preparations for the Day, All Rites of Nuptials they recite you, To the Brydall and inuite you."
- "Thus, in the dead time of the night before her bridal, Edith Granger wrestled with her unquiet spirit, tearless, friendless, silent, proud, and uncomplaining."
- "bridal ornaments; a bridal outfit; a bridal chamber"
Etymology
From Middle English bridale, from Old English brȳdealo (“wedding ale; wedding feast”). The attributive usage was strengthened by association with bride + -al.
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/
- British English: /ˈbraɪ.dl̩/