Bridget
/ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 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 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."
Example
More examples"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.