Bridegroom definition
A man on his wedding day who has just said "I do," to his new wife is an example of a bridegroom.
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Origin of bridegroom
- Alteration (influenced by groom) of Middle English bridegome from Old English brȳdguma brȳd bride guma man dhghem- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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