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bride-wain
a custom in Cumberland, where all the friends of a new-married couple assemble together, and are tre...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
Frequently used in the ordinary sense (Isa. 49:18; 61:10, etc.). The relation between Christ and his church is set forth under the figure of that between a bridegroom and bride (John 3:29). The church is called "the bride" (Rev. 21:9; 22:17). Compare parable of the Ten Virgins (Matt. 25:1-13).
a custom in Cumberland, where all the friends of a new-married couple assemble together, and are tre...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose