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Bridie

American  
[brahy-dee] / ˈbraɪ di /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Bridget.

Bridie 1 British  
/ ˈbraɪdɪ /

noun

  1. James , real name Osborne Henry Mavor . 1888–1951, Scottish physician and dramatist, who founded the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre. His plays include The Anatomist (1930)

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bridie 2 British  
/ ˈbrəɪdɪ, ˈbraɪdɪ /

noun

  1. a semicircular pie containing meat and onions

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Etymology

Origin of bridie

of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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"Jolene's future was so bright, with a desire to become a sports physiotherapist," her mother Bridie recalled.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

Jennifer Bridie, a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines, which serves Oakland, also supported the move, saying that Oakland has “helped put us on the map in California.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2024

Bridie West, 30, said it took a day and a half to bake and decorate Rosehill Cottage from the festive film starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2023

Co-author Dr Bridie Allan, also of the Department of Marine Science, says more needs to be done at a policy level to protect marine environments.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023

What she did was to dismiss Bridie Malone, cook at Castle Affey before her marriage.

From Lady Bountiful by Birmingham, George A.

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