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Brigit

American  
[brij-it, bree-it] / ˈbrɪdʒ ɪt, ˈbri ɪt /

noun

  1. Irish Mythology. a goddess of fire, fertility, agriculture, household arts, and wisdom, later associated with St. Brigid.

  2. Saint. Saint Brigid.

  3. a female given name.

Example Sentences

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Brigit did not respond to MarketWatch’s request for comment.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

However, it filed two similar lawsuits against the cash apps Brigit and FloatMe, accusing them of promising large advances for free and then charging fees for immediate access to the money.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

Some apps have approachable human names — like Dave, Clio, Albert, and Brigit — while others suggest financial freedom: Empower, FloatMe, FlexWage, Rain.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Actress Brigit Forsyth, best known for appearing in TV sitcoms Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads and Still Open All Hours, has died aged 83.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023

Brigit grumbled in reply as she looked around for a seat.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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