A private place occupied by a newly married couple after their wedding; (perhaps) a bridal chamber. Cf. bridal house n. at bridal, adj. compounds. Obs…
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释义 | society > society and the community > kinship or relationship > marriage or wedlock > wedding or nuptials > time after marriage > [noun] > wedding night > chamber (12) bridehouseOE A private place occupied by a newly married couple after their wedding; (perhaps) a bridal chamber. Cf. bridal house n. at bridal, adj. compounds. Obs… genius chamber1513 a bridal chamber. spousing1513 General attributive, chiefly with reference to items used in a marriage ceremony, as spousing band, spousing gown, spousing ring, etc. historical in… bride-chamber?1533 The bedroom in which a marriage is consummated; (also more generally) a room in which wedding celebrations or ceremonies take place. wedding-chamber1552 marriage chamber1560 bridal chamber1594 the bedroom used by a newly married couple; the bedroom in which a marriage is consummated. bride's room?1690 = bridal chamber n. at bridal, adj. compounds; (in later use also) a dressing room in which a bride prepares for her wedding. marriage-bower1769 bridal suite1853 a room or suite of rooms (often large and opulently decorated) intended especially for use by a newly married couple, typically in a hotel; = hone… Subcategories:— suite (2) |
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