English

Noun

bridegoom ‎(plural bridegooms)

1. Alternative form of bridegroom
   • 1836, Thomas Moore, The fire-worshippers - Volume 1 - Page 83:

     He said —- and, light as bridegooms bound To their young loves, reclimhed the steep And gained the shrine — his Chiefs stood round— Their swords, as with instinctive leap, Together, at that cry accursed, [...]

   • 1883, The Home Missionary - Volume 55 - Page 45:

     The bridegoom wanted to expedite matters. He asked of my wife, "Is there any other minister in town, that we could go to?"

   • 1907, Mary Jane Holmes, Forrest House:

     He has consented to be the priest on condition that you are the bridegoom, so do not fail me. Again, with love, Joe." " And so ... She wants me for her bridegoom, and I don't know but I'm willing, so I guess I'll have to go; [...]

   • 2011, The Collected Poems of Hafiz - Page 46:

     "From yonder hair-brained hag, The world, good faith and honour "Seek not, for lo! the bride Of thousand bridegooms she is."