bridegroom

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Old English brȳdguma, from brȳd (“‘bride’”) + guma (“‘man’”), influenced by groom through folk etymology.

[edit] Noun

bridegroom (plural bridegrooms)

1. a man who has recently been married
2. the male participant in a wedding

[edit] Related terms

• bride
• groom

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