a woman who marries a man whom she met while he was on active service
a sum of money or quantity of goods given to a bride’s family by that of the groom in some tribal societies
(6th century), Irish abbess; also known as St Bridget of Ireland. She was venerated in Ireland as a virgin saint and noted in miracle stories for her compassion; her cult soon spread over most of western Europe. Feast day, 1 February