Saint Bride

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Noun1.Saint Bride - Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
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The most likely answer lies with a feisty fifth century Irish nun, St Brigid of Kildare (yes, a feisty fifth century nun, you read that right) who took up the battle on behalf of women whose suitors were too shy to propose.
Brigid of Kildare, `Bride' of the Gaels, may your shepherd's staff lead o'er high hills.
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