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bridie, n. Sc. Brit. |ˈbrʌɪdi|, U.S. |ˈbraɪdi|, Sc. |ˈbrəidɪ| [Probably ‹bride n.1 + -y suffix6, perhaps after Scots bride's pie, an obsolete term for a large pie traditionally baked by a bride's family or friends for her wedding guests (see Sc. National Dict. s.v. bride n.).] A pasty filled with mince and onions in gravy. More fully Forfar bridie; the bridie is said to have been made first in Forfar in eastern Scotland.
1833Aberdeen Shaver 17 Oct. 13 James Torry is about to introduce a famed sort of Pye, in Edinburgh called Forfar Bridies. 1896J. M. Barrie Sentimental Tommy 271 A hot sweet-smelling bridie, whose gravy oozed deliciously through a bursting paper bag. 1935G. Blake Shipbuilders viii. 217 The whole range of native succulence—haggis,..pork ribs, mutton pies and Forfar bridies. 1966Times 28 Dec. 9/5 Forfar bridies largely come from Stirling. 2001R. Kenna Glasgow Pub Compan. (ed. 2) 103/1 Traditional Scottish bar snacks such as bridies are supplied by Flemings of Arbroath, and well-kept real ales are dispensed from antique brass fonts. |