Main Entry: bride·groom

Pronunciation: \ˈbrīd-ˌgrüm, -ˌgru̇m\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English (Scots) brydegrome, by folk etymology from Middle English bridegome, from Old English brȳdguma, from brȳd + guma man; akin to Old High German brūtgomo bridegroom — more at homage

Date: 14th century

: a man just married or about to be married