Obs. rare. [perh. f. BRIDE sb.2: cf. BRIDLE v.] intr. To mince, practise affectedly.

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1530.  Palsgr., 951. To bride, nidger [Cotgr. Niger, to trifle, play the fop or nidget].

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1593.  Nashe, Foure Lett. Confut., 80. He brides it and simpers it out a crie.

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1598.  Florio, Cincischiare, to minse it or bride it in eating or speaking.

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