Associations to the word «Brigid»

Wiktionary

BRIGID, proper noun. (Irish mythology) The goddess of the Sacred Flame of Kildare and the patron goddess of the Druids. Daughter of Dagda of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
BRIGID, proper noun. Brigid of Kildare (c.451-521), an Irish saint partly confused with the goddess.
BRIGID, proper noun. A female given name sometimes borrowed from Irish. English form: Bridget.

Dictionary definition

BRIGID, noun. Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523).

Wise words

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