bridewain

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A cart or waggon, loaded with household goods, conveyed from a bride's house to her new home; (by extension) the bridal gifts transported upon such a wain.

Etymology

Affix from English bride + English wain.

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English

wain

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