Bridehood

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or condition of being a bride. uncountable

    "In other words, it is women who still fall into the category of bridehood whose behavior should most closely model the ideals of modesty and restraint."

Example

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"In other words, it is women who still fall into the category of bridehood whose behavior should most closely model the ideals of modesty and restraint."

Etymology

From bride + -hood.

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