Defn: A knot of ribbons worn by a guest at a wedding; a wedding favor. [Obs.]
BRIDEMAID; BRIDEMAN
Bride"maid`, n., Bride"man (, n.
Defn: See Bridesmaid, Bridesman.
BRIDESMAID
Brides"maid`, n.
Defn: A female friend who attends on a bride at her wedding.
BRIDESMAN
Brides"man, n.; pl. Bridesmen (.
Defn: A male friend who attends upon a bridegroom and bride at their marriage; the "best man." Sir W. Scott.
BRIDESTAKE
Bride"stake`, n.
Defn: A stake or post set in the ground, for guests at a wedding to
dance round.
Divide the broad bridecake Round about the bridestake. B. Jonson.
BRIDEWELL
Bride"well, n.