Definitions
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- proper n. The goddess of the Sacred Flame of Kildare and the patron goddess of the Druids. Daughter of Dagda of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
- proper n. Brigid of Kildare (c.451-521), an Irish saint partly confused with the goddess.
- proper n. A female given name sometimes borrowed from Irish. English form: Bridget.
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- n. Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
Etymologies
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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.
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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
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'Brigid's got the hots for that guy from L.A. Wanna join in?'
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'Brigid's kiss was sweeter than the whole of the waters of Lough
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Brigid Alvorsen provided a good overview of the situation and people's reactions.
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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
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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
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"Perhaps now, football will become more affordable for pubs," said Brigid Simmonds , head of the British Beer & Pub Association.
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Even if the Democrats introduce a property-tax rebate, it will be a tough sell to the public versus an easily digestible income-tax cut, said Brigid Harrison , a professor of political science and law at Montclair State University.
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