Bridget

//ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An Irish housemaid. US, dated

    "So long as any Bridget just landed (even before she has learned to walk comfortably in American shoes) can be sure of four dollars a week and her board and prequisites, it is the Bridgets who are really mistress of the situation."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name from Irish.

    "And when Miſtreſſe Briget loſt the handle of her Fan, I took't vpon mine honour thou hadſt it not."

Synonyms

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saint bridget

Example

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"And when Miſtreſſe Briget loſt the handle of her Fan, I took't vpon mine honour thou hadſt it not."

Etymology

English form of the Irish saints' name Brighid, Brigid. Doublet of Bride.

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