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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.


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Asked for comment, Environmental Protection Agency press secretary Brigit Hirsch told AFP: "Fireworks are awesome and we hope everyone enjoyed the incredible shows in and around our nation's capital to celebrate 250 years of America."

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Feb. 12, 2026

Dave isn't the only cash advance app to be targeted by federal regulators; the FTC settled similar complaints late last year against Brigit and FloatMe.

From Salon Jan. 17, 2025

“The magnitude of the value of the Bible as a literary work outweighs any violence or profanity which may be contained in the book,” Davis School District Board Vice President Brigit Gerrard said.

From Seattle Times Jun. 20, 2023

Jason flashed her a thumbs-up, and Brigit glared at anyone who whispered.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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