ETYM From Bride. Related to Bridal.
(Homonym: bridle).
1. Designed for a bride.
2. Of or relating to a wedding; SYN. nuptial, spousal.
ETYM Old Eng. bridale, brudale, AS. brydealo brideale, bridal feast. Related to Bride, and Ale, 2.
Archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast; SYN. espousal.