noun. 
                    A woman newly married, or about to be married.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    A name of the American wood or summer duck, Aix sponsa.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    A bridle.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    In needlework, lacemaking, etc., a loop, link, or tie.
                  
                
                  
                    
                    To make a bride of; marry.
                  
                
                  
                    
                    To act like a bride; assume the air of a bride.