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Bridget
BRIHD-zhiht
Bridget (name) means a female given name of Irish origin, from the saints' name Brighid/Brigid. Example: “Bridget moved to London after finishing university.”
name
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A female given name of Irish origin, from the saints' name Brighid/Brigid.
"Bridget moved to London after finishing university."
noun
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(dated, slang) An Irish housemaid or domestic servant, especially in older British and American usage.
"In the novel, the wealthy family's Bridget managed the entire household."
How to use Bridget
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPrimarily a common first name; the old slang sense for "housemaid" is dated and rarely used today.
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Etymology
The English form of the Irish saints' name Brighid, ultimately linked to a Celtic goddess of the same name.
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What does “Bridget” mean?
The word “Bridget” means a female given name of Irish origin, from the saints' name Brighid/Brigid. In plain terms, primarily a common first name; the old slang sense for "housemaid" is dated and rarely used today.
How do you pronounce “Bridget”?
“Bridget” is pronounced BRIHD-zhiht (/ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bridget” in a sentence?
Here is “Bridget” used in a sentence: “Bridget moved to London after finishing university.”
What part of speech is “Bridget”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bridget” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Bridget” come from?
The word “Bridget” comes from Irish. The English form of the Irish saints' name Brighid, ultimately linked to a Celtic goddess of the same name.
Is “Bridget” a common word?
“Bridget” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bridget” have?
“Bridget” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name of Irish origin, from the saints' name Brighid/Brigid.
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