bridelet

English

Etymology

From bride +‎ -let.

Noun

bridelet (plural bridelets)

1. A small bride.
   • 1910, [James] [Henry] [Edward] Secretan, Out West, Ottawa, O.N.: The Esdale Press, unnumbered page:

     There was my wild, unkempt, picturesque bridelet, the untaught daughter of a savage race of warriors, coyly enjoying every moment of my consternation, while I could only explain the awkward situation to her through an Interpreter.

See also

• groomlet