bridely

English

Etymology

From Middle English *bridely, from Old English brȳdlīċ, brȳdelīċ (“bridal”), from Proto-West Germanic *brūdilīk, equivalent to bride +‎ -ly. Cognate with Dutch bruidelijk, German bräutlich (“bridely”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɹaɪdli/
• Rhymes: -aɪdli

Adjective

bridely (comparative more bridely, superlative most bridely)

1. Of or pertaining to a bride; nuptial.