Bridie

American  

[brahy-dee] / ˈbraɪ di /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Bridget.

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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

Her mother, Bridie Marlow, said she had always "secretly dreaded" her Jolene leaving home to study in Belfast in case the Troubles flared up again.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 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

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

I was helped to manage my days and my symptoms by Dr Bridie O'Dowd and their mindfulness programme.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2023

You think I'm a doddering old fool," he said, "but, by gad, Tony, the most sensible thing I ever did in my life was to marry Bridie Ma-lone!

From Lady Bountiful by Birmingham, George A.