† ˈbridehouse Obs. or dial.
[f. bride- = wedding.]
The house where a wedding is held.
| 1550 Coverdale Spir. Perle xii. Wks. 1844 I. 133 From the..marriage or bride-house goeth many one home heavy and sad. 1594 Taming of Shrew in Halliwell's Shaks. VI. 281 We shall have good cheere anon at the bridehouse. 1675 T. Brooks Gold. Key Wks. 1867 V. 554 She may..be brought into the bride-house with all solemnity. |