bride-ale

== English == === Alternative forms === bridal === Etymology === From Middle English brydale, from Old English brȳdealo (“wedding feast”), equivalent to bride +‎ ale. === Noun === bride-ale (plural bride-ales) (archaic or Northern England) A rustic wedding feast Synonym: bridal (Northern England) The warmed, sweetened, and spiced ale presented to a wedding party on its return from church. === References === === Anagrams === barleeid, belaired, rebailed, rideable