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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- Irish nun who is credited with establishing a convent and monastery and with promoting the conversion of Ireland to Christianity.
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- proper noun Irish mythology The goddess of the Sacred Flame of
Kildare and the patron goddess of the Druids. Daughter ofDagda of theTuatha Dé Danann . - proper noun Brigid of Kildare (c.451-521), an Irish
saint partly confused with the goddess. - proper noun A female
given name sometimes borrowed from Irish. English form:Bridget .
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- noun Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
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Examples
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Brigid, who now went by the name Brigid Polk – "because I poked myself in the heinie with speed" – even recorded her mother's telephonic reproaches and turned them into an off-Broadway stage play.
Mommy, Andy and Me 2001
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The origin of Groundhog Day is derived from earlier celebrations held on the cross-quarter day of February 2, dates variously known as Brigid's Night in Ireland (festival of the Celtic goddess of poetry, birth, weddings, smithcraft, and healing), Oimelc / Imbolc / Imbolg in Scotland, and Candlemas in England.
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Watch Annie read her poem "Brigid" in Portland, Maine:
Anis Shivani: What Is the State of American Poetry? Leading American Poets Speak 2010
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'Brigid's got the hots for that guy from L.A. Wanna join in?'
The Rules of Attraction Ellis, Bret Easton 1963
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'Brigid's kiss was sweeter than the whole of the waters of Lough
Poets and Dreamers Studies and translations from the Irish Lady Gregory 1892
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A book excerpt (book extract) from A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True by Brigid Pasulka, plus multiple book reviews & a biography of Brigid Pasulka.
Excerpt: A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True by Brigid Pasulka 2009
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A book excerpt (extract) from A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True by Brigid Pasulka, page 1 of 3
Excerpt: A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True by Brigid Pasulka 2009
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"Perhaps now, football will become more affordable for pubs," said Brigid Simmonds , head of the British Beer & Pub Association.
Ruling Upends Soccer Rights Paul Sonne 2011
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Brigid Alvorsen provided a good overview of the situation and people's reactions.
Archive 2009-03-01 2009
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Brigid Alvorsen provided a good overview of the situation and people's reactions.
Scans_Daily 2009
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