Obs. rare. [perh. f. BRIDE sb.2: cf. BRIDLE v.] intr. To mince, practise affectedly.
1530. Palsgr., 951. To bride, nidger [Cotgr. Niger, to trifle, play the fop or nidget].
1593. Nashe, Foure Lett. Confut., 80. He brides it and simpers it out a crie.
1598. Florio, Cincischiare, to minse it or bride it in eating or speaking.
