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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A Scottish meat pastry, similar to a Cornish pasty.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A female given name.

Example

More examples

"Please may I have two pies, a plain bridie and an onion one as well."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Perhaps bride + -ie, from being traditionally served at weddings; perhaps from Bridie, a maker's surname.

Etymology 2

A Celtic diminutive of Bridget.

Related phrases

Forfar bridiecornish pastygiven name

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