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Practise in which a man abducts the woman he wishes to marry
Bride kidnapping, also known as marriage by abduction or marriage by capture, is a practice in which a man or boy abducts the woman or girl he wishes to
Bride_kidnapping
Bride kidnapping (Azerbaijani: Qız qaçırtma), has a long history in Azerbaijan and the Caucasus, it entails a variety of actions, ranging from a consensual
Bride kidnapping in Azerbaijan
Bride_kidnapping_in_Azerbaijan
Form of bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
Ala kachuu (Kyrgyz: ала качуу) is a form of bride kidnapping practiced in Kyrgyzstan. The term can apply to a variety of actions, ranging from a consensual
Ala_kachuu
Unlawful abduction of someone and holding them captive
Kidnapping is the illegal relocation (abduction) and confinement of a person against their will, and is a crime in many jurisdictions. Kidnapping may
Kidnapping
Act of forcing a woman or girl to become pregnant against her will
experiments. The practices of bride kidnapping and forced marriage typically (with the exception of purely symbolic "bride kidnappings" which are actually consensual
Forced_pregnancy
Slavery with the intention of using the slaves for sex
woman's family expects, the bride price (not to be confused with a dowry, paid by the woman's family). Bride kidnapping is distinguished from raptio
Sexual_slavery
Type of marriage ceremony
bride kidnapping), in which either the bride or groom has not consented, or a shotgun wedding in which the parents of one (prototypically the bride's)
Elopement
Marriage with someone under the legal age
"Police swoop on fake 'bride kidnapping'". 2 September 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2019. "One in five girls and women kidnapped for marriage in Kyrgyzstan:
Child_marriage
traditional Siberian tribal practice of bride kidnapping (abducting women and girls for forced marriage). Bride kidnapping, known as ala kachuu (to take and
Women_in_Kyrgyzstan
South African term for bride kidnapping
Ukuthwala is the South African term for bride kidnapping, the practice of a man abducting a young girl and forcing her into marriage, often without the
Ukuthwalwa
both on behalf and Spanish and Mapuches in the Arauco War in Chile. Bride kidnapping, a practice where a man abducts a woman he wishes to marry, may feature
History_of_rape
improvements, women in Kyrgyzstan experience high rates of domestic violence, bride kidnapping, human trafficking, child marriage, economic inequality, and under-representation
Human_rights_in_Kyrgyzstan
contraceptive prevalence rate is 51% (2010/11). Forced marriage and bride kidnapping are problems with which women and girls are confronted in Kazakhstan
Women_in_Kazakhstan
Abduction where a small immediate ransom is demanded
Express kidnapping (Spanish: secuestro exprés; Portuguese: sequestro relâmpago) is a method of abduction where a small immediate ransom is demanded, often
Express_kidnapping
Kidnapping men for marriage
comedy films, Jabariya Jodi and Atrangi Re. Bride kidnapping, historically more common than groom kidnapping practices New York divorce coercion gang Das,
Groom_kidnapping
1967 Soviet comedy film
romantic musical comedy film dealing with a plot revolving around bride kidnapping, an old tradition that used to exist in certain regions of the Northern
Kidnapping,_Caucasian_Style
(55). Forced marriage through bride kidnapping occurs in parts of the country, especially Karakalpakstan. Bride kidnappings are believed to be tied to economic
Women_in_Uzbekistan
Maltreatment or neglect of a child
abduction is widespread, and many young girls are kidnapped this way. In most countries, bride kidnapping is considered a criminal offense rather than a
Child_abuse
Kyrgyz journalist and politician
an advocate for women's rights in the context of domestic violence, bride kidnapping and child marriages within her country. Kasymalieva graduated with
Aida_Kasymalieva
Type of kidnapping
tiger kidnapping occurred in 1972, but the term was coined in the 1980s and gained more widespread use in the following decade. Since tiger kidnapping is
Tiger_kidnapping
Kidnapping that has been staged by the victim
A fake kidnapping or self-kidnapping is a kidnapping that has been staged by the victim. American Carlee Russell - on July 13, 2023, Carlee Russell faked
Fake_kidnapping
Constituent Union republic of the Soviet Union (1936–1991)
tradition of bride kidnapping, which remains illegal to this day, was suppressed by the Soviet regime. It is debatable whether bride kidnapping is actually
Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic
Kirghiz_Soviet_Socialist_Republic
Company transporting minors to facilities
troubled teen industry. Such businesses typically employ a form of legal kidnapping, abducting sleeping teenagers and forcing them into a vehicle. Teen escort
Teen_escort_company
2020 Swiss short film
Filmgerberei. The film is about a Kyrgyz girl who falls victim to bride kidnapping (Kyrgyz: Ala Kachuu). Ala Kachuu was shown at the Oscar qualifying
Ala_Kachuu_–_Take_and_Run
National organized crime challenge
Kidnapping is a major problem in Nigeria in the early 21st century. Kidnapping by bandits and insurgents is among the biggest organised or gang crime in
Kidnapping_in_Nigeria
imitating a bride kidnapping, but with the consent of the parents. In Merariq, the practice involves the symbolic "elopement" of the bride and groom, where
Merariq
Kidnapping is a crime in the United States. Throughout its history, a number of incidents have taken place. Kidnapping statistics for U.S. adults continue
Kidnapping in the United States
Kidnapping_in_the_United_States
include kidnapping for ransom and kidnapping of a foreigner (commonly in Hong Kong or Macau). As of 2013, an estimated 70,000 children were kidnapped in China
Kidnapping_in_China
Culture of the Romani people
the legal marriageable age. Bride kidnapping (not to be confused with the Romanian festive tradition of bride kidnapping) is believed to be a traditional
Romani_culture
Rights claimed for women and girls worldwide
59–89 United Nations Population Fund, "Bride Kidnapping Fact Sheet" "Uzbekistan: No love lost in Karakalpak bride thefts", wluml.org. Archived 14 January
Women's_rights
Sexual abuse compliance method
v t e Sexual abuse Forms Bride kidnapping Child Child-on-child Child exploitation Child pornography in primary and secondary schools Child prostitution
Sexual_grooming
Country in Central Asia
but still practiced, is the tradition of bride kidnapping. It is debatable whether bride kidnapping is actually traditional. Some of the confusion may
Kyrgyzstan
Latin legal term
robbery kidnapping raptio, i.e. the abduction of women, also known as Frauenraub; these are the "rapes of Zeus". the term for bride kidnapping in Catholic
Raptus
Unauthorized removal of a minor
stereotypical version of kidnapping by a stranger is the classic form of "kidnapping", exemplified by the Lindbergh kidnapping, in which the child is detained
Child_abduction
Legal rights and freedoms relating to reproduction and reproductive health
Bride kidnapping or marriage by abduction, is the practice whereby a woman or girl is abducted for the purpose of a forced marriage. Bride kidnapping
Reproductive_rights
Women". Radio Free Asia. March 15, 2006. "The Rise of Non-Consensual Bride Kidnapping in Kazakhstan: Developing a Culturally-Informed and Gender-Sensitive
Sex_trafficking_in_Kazakhstan
2014 Russian film
Kidnapping, Caucasian Style! (Russian: Кавказская пленница!; informally referred to as the Kidnapping, Caucasian Style 2 version) is a Russian comedy
Kidnapping,_Caucasian_Style!
Illegal method for gain from release of prisoners
Charley Ross on July 1, 1874, is considered to be the first American kidnapping for ransom. East Germany, which built the Inner German border to stop
Ransom
Narrative of Greek and Roman mythology
translation of the Latin raptus ('seized' or 'carried off') which refers to bride kidnapping rather than the potential ensuing sexual violence. Persephone is the
Rape_of_Persephone
Incident in Roman mythology
incident in the early history of Rome in which the men of Rome committed bride kidnappings or mass abduction for the purpose of marriage, of women from other
Rape_of_the_Sabine_women
be eight times quicker than that seen over the previous 15 years . Bride kidnapping is practiced by certain communities in Ethiopia, mainly in the Southern
Women_in_Ethiopia
national beverage. Illegal, but still practiced, is the tradition of bride kidnapping. Asia portal Media of Kyrgyzstan Music of Kyrgyzstan LGBT rights in
Culture_of_Kyrgyzstan
Marriage rituals for Muslims
Elopements are normally based on the brides’ desires, which may, at times, are made to resemble a “bride kidnapping” situation (i.e. a marriage through
Islamic_marital_practices
Being married without consenting
Forced pregnancy Marry-your-rapist law Shotgun wedding Bride kidnapping and Groom kidnapping Exchange of women Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act
Forced_marriage
Case of Jennifer Wilbanks, who faked a kidnapping
syndrome Runaway Bride (1999 film) Carlee Russell disappearance hoax Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax Michelle Fabio (December 2009). "Runaway Bride? Why Georgia
Runaway_bride_case
chicken's price with them). Another tradition is bride kidnapping. A few friends of the newlywed stake the bride while the groom is not paying attention and
Wedding_customs_by_country
Trade of purchasing a bride
trick employed by bride-brokers in acquiring brides for sale is the offer of a job such as in factories and instead kidnapping them. Bride-traders can sell
Bride_buying
1968 film by Mario Monicelli
a passer-by warns them they are attempting bride kidnapping. Sensing the men are sent by Vincenzo to kidnap her, Assunta throws herself into their car
The_Girl_with_the_Pistol
1987 film by Rob Reiner
The Princess Bride is a 1987 American fantasy-adventure-comedy film directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy
The_Princess_Bride
2021 Vietnamese documentary film by Hà Lệ Diễm
approaches adolescence in a community where traditional customs such as bride kidnapping are practiced. The film documents Di’s daily life and family dynamics
Children_of_the_Mist_(film)
Father of Genghis Khan (c. 1134–1171)
however was a good friend, and later became a general under Genghis. Bride kidnapping Yesu – several people of that name Yesü Möngke Chinese: 也速該; pinyin:
Yesugei
2005 stop-motion animated film by Tim Burton
Corpse Bride (also known as Tim Burton's Corpse Bride) is a 2005 stop-motion animated fantasy film directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton and written
Corpse_Bride
Child safety scare in the United States
The summer of kidnappings has teens scared "Are we too scared for our children?". 19 August 2002. Summer kidnapping panic Summer kidnapping panic A parent's
Child_abduction_scare_of_2002
Facilitation or provision of a prostitute
forced drug use and the shame from these acts. In some cases, a pimp will kidnap or abduct a minor and keep them in a confined space between acts of forced
Procuring_(prostitution)
1964 Italian film
Pietro Germi. The film is a dark satire of Sicilian social custom of bride kidnapping presented as elopement, and the Italian laws of the time on honor killing
Seduced and Abandoned (1964 film)
Seduced_and_Abandoned_(1964_film)
1973 fantasy romance novel by William Goldman
The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure, The "Good Parts" Version is a 1973 fantasy romance novel by American
The_Princess_Bride_(novel)
Mother of Temüjin (Genghis Khan) (fl. 1162–1210)
giving him her blouse so he could remember her scent. The practice of bride kidnapping was not uncommon on the steppe, but according to Anne Broadbridge,
Hö'elün
Latin term for the large-scale abduction of women
women: kidnapping for marriage, concubinage or sexual slavery. The equivalent German term is Frauenraub (literally woman robbery). Bride kidnapping is distinguished
Raptio
Topics referred to by the same term
they believe to be the real experience of being kidnapped by extraterrestrial beings Bride kidnapping, a practice in which a man abducts the woman he
Abduction
Kidnapping is a crime in Canada. Throughout its history, a number of incidents have taken place. According to Canadian law enforcement agencies, about
Kidnapping_in_Canada
Medieval non-church sanctioned spousal practice "in the Danish manner"
characteristic. While Roman law had not distinguished between elopement and bride kidnapping (both being raptus in parentes), the distinction was significant in
More_danico
Maya deity
in ancient Greece and Rome. The acquisition of this woman through bride kidnapping constitutes one of the basic Maya myths. In contrast, Maya aristocracy
Maya_maize_god
2017 Georgian film
chronicles a young woman facing a freedom limiting oppressive culture where bride kidnapping and arranged marriages lead to lethal family feuds. On review aggregator
Dede_(2017_film)
2016 kidnapping hoax
Plea in Kidnapping Hoax". People. Neumann, Sean (August 28, 2023). "Sherri Papini Released from Prison After Sentence for Faking Kidnapping". People
Sherri_Papini_kidnapping_hoax
2025 novel by Maria Reva
using the kidnapping as an opportunity to expose the misogyny of mail order bride businesses. Their plan is shattered on the same day they kidnap the bachelors
Endling_(2025_novel)
Culturally recognised union between people
age as low as 14. Child marriages can also occur in the context of bride kidnapping. While child marriage is observed for both boys and girls, the overwhelming
Marriage
1941 film by William Keighley
The Bride Came C.O.D. is a 1941 American screwball romantic comedy starring James Cagney as an airplane pilot and Bette Davis as a runaway heiress, and
The_Bride_Came_C.O.D.
2014 kidnapping by Boko Haram
years after the initial kidnapping, over 100 of the girls remained missing. As of 14 April 2024, ten years after the kidnapping, 82 of the girls remained
Chibok_schoolgirls_kidnapping
Japanese manga series
Barbarian's Bride (Japanese: 姫騎士は蛮族（バルバロイ）の嫁, Hepburn: Himekishi wa Barbaroi no Yome; lit. 'The Princess Knight is the Barbarian's Bride'), also known
The_Barbarian's_Bride
Malari kidnapping: 40 boys and young men were kidnapped by Boko Haram. 2018 Dapchi kidnapping: 110 schoolchildren from their school were kidnapped by Boko
List_of_kidnappings
Category of human beings
of the international community.[needs update] Bride kidnapping occurs in Azerbaijan. In the Azeri kidnap custom, a young woman is taken to the home of
Women_in_Asia
Republic of Russia
women include honour killings, enforced disappearances and torture, bride-kidnapping and female genital cutting (the latter is more common in remote mountain
Dagestan
Female spouse; woman who is married
Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Wikiquote has quotations related to Wife. Bride kidnapping Wife selling Etymology of "Weib" (broken link to a uni personal account)
Wife
Violent acts against women and girls
'resolved' by giving a female from one family to the other. The custom of bride kidnapping continues in some Central Asian countries, such as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
Violence_against_women
Marital union organized by parties other than the couple
the Indian subcontinent Blessing ceremony of the Unification Church Bride kidnapping Child marriage in the United States Coercion Lavender marriage – Marriage
Arranged_marriage
Kidnapping people to serve as sailors
of kidnapping people to serve as sailors by coercive techniques such as trickery, intimidation, or violence. Those engaged in this form of kidnapping were
Shanghaiing
Scottish noble, kidnapper and British politician
of Commons from 1708 to 1710. He is also notable for an incident of bride kidnapping. In 1690 in London, 30-year-old Campbell abducted and married the 13-year-old
James Campbell (of Burnbank and Boquhan)
James_Campbell_(of_Burnbank_and_Boquhan)
and police have been complicit in sex trafficking. Non-consensual bride kidnappings, in which women and girls are forced into marriages and pregnancies
Sex_trafficking_in_Kyrgyzstan
Italian victims' rights advocate
story of Viola though the names and some details have been changed. Bride kidnapping Marry-your-rapist law "Rifiuto il matrimonio dopo lo stupro" [I refuse
Franca_Viola
Abduction for a political purpose
Political kidnapping is kidnapping which is conducted to obtain political concessions from security forces, governments or intelligence agencies. Political
Political_kidnapping
Ratio of males to females in a population
sex-determination system Humans: List of countries by sex ratio Bride kidnapping Groom kidnapping Demographic transition Sex selection Sex-selective abortion
Sex_ratio
Korean folktale
when a magistrate kidnaps her. The tale features an inter-species marriage in which a snail transforms into a woman and becomes the bride of a male human
Ureongi_gaksi
Unlawful secret disappearance
forces and other unnamed militia groups, of carrying out a campaign of kidnapping and 'deliberate killings' in Iraq. According to the Red Cross, up to 1
Enforced_disappearance
Musical by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones
this sense. (See raptio and bride kidnapping.) In his song "It Depends on What You Pay" he describes different kidnapping scenarios, some comic or outlandish
The_Fantasticks
2002 child-abduction case in the US
The kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart occurred on June 5, 2002, when 14-year-old American girl Elizabeth Ann Smart was kidnapped from her home in Salt Lake
Kidnapping_of_Elizabeth_Smart
convicted kidnapping between 1979 and 2001. Only 10 men and 14 women had been sentenced for more than 1 convicted kidnapping. The average age of kidnappers is
Kidnapping in the United Kingdom
Kidnapping_in_the_United_Kingdom
practice of bride kidnapping is a historic tradition in Mali. The act which involves a would-be groom abducting a girl or woman to make her his bride is still
Child_marriage_in_Mali
2013 Swedish film
tradition. There seems to be two major types of bride kidnapping. First, where the girl is actually kidnapped against her will. Second, where the youth elope
Six Days: Three Activists, Three Wars, One Dream
Six_Days:_Three_Activists,_Three_Wars,_One_Dream
Type of military tactics and operational warfare
Hit-and-run tactics Infiltration tactics Slave raiding Trench raiding Bride kidnapping Tribal warfare List of expeditions of Muhammad List of raids The Handbook
Raid_(military)
v t e Sexual abuse Forms Bride kidnapping Child Child-on-child Child exploitation Child pornography in primary and secondary schools Child prostitution
Effects_and_aftermath_of_rape
2011 American film
You May Not Kiss the Bride is a 2011 romantic action comedy written and directed by Rob Hedden and starring Dave Annable, Katharine McPhee, Mena Suvari
You_May_Not_Kiss_the_Bride
1989 film by Pedro Almodóvar
and the novel that inspired it. Bride kidnapping is also a central plot device in the Hollywood musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). Tie Me
Tie_Me_Up!_Tie_Me_Down!
Non-Consensual Bride Kidnapping in Kazakhstan: Developing a Culturally-Informed and Gender-Sensitive Response". Wilson Center. 2013. "Bride Abductions in
Human trafficking in Kazakhstan
Human_trafficking_in_Kazakhstan
History of marriage in pre-Columbian era
communities through these unions, in a traditionally warlike people. The bride kidnapping among the Mapuches was a common ritual, which was usually simulated
Marriage in the pre-Columbian Americas
Marriage_in_the_pre-Columbian_Americas
1914 film
The Kidnapped Bride is a lost 1914 American silent comedy film produced by the Lubin Manufacturing Company, starring Eva Bell, Raymond McKee, Frank Griffin
The_Kidnapped_Bride
1954 film by Stanley Donen
Idaho. It was here that the escape following the brothers' kidnapping their future brides and the avalanche that closed the pass was filmed. On the 2004
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven_Brides_for_Seven_Brothers
Trade of humans for exploitation
Adoption fraud Bride-buying Comfort woman Human trafficking by country Human Trafficking (miniseries) Human trafficking in popular culture Kidnapping List of
Human_trafficking
2007 Kyrgyz film
his family. Her mother pleads with her not to go, informing her that bride kidnapping still occurs in the country side. While there, and after trying to
Pure_Coolness
2014 German TV series or program
their lives, but a traditional bride kidnapping turns tragic when groom Christian Höflinger (Franz Hartwig) finds his bride (Sina Reiß) murdered in a nature
Murder_by_the_Lake
Intentional killing of human offspring
ratio with lack of available women to marry leads to violence such as bride kidnapping. Since infanticide, especially neonaticide, is often a response to
Infanticide
BRIDE KIDNAPPING
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Surname or Lastname
North German
North German : topographic name for someone living in an area of marshy lowland, Middle Low German brede.English : variant spelling of Breed.
Surname or Lastname
Americanized spelling of Dutch Bruin.English
Americanized spelling of Dutch Bruin.English : of uncertain origin; possibly from Old English bryne ‘burning’, i.e. a topographic name for a clearing made by burning.
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Indian, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi, Sindhi
Pride and Bride of the King; Bride; The King's Loved or Favourite One
Boy/Male
English
Bird.
Girl/Female
Celtic Irish
ACeltic Bridget, meaning strong. Although Bride was once a common name in England and Scotland,...
Surname or Lastname
Americanized spelling of Dutch and North German Wriedt.English
Americanized spelling of Dutch and North German Wriedt.English : from Old English wride ‘twist’, ‘turn’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived by a winding stream, or perhaps a nickname for a devious man.
Boy/Male
Scottish American Anglo Saxon Celtic English French
Speckled.
Girl/Female
Celtic Irish
ACeltic Bridget, meaning strong. Although Bride was once a common name in England and Scotland,...
Female
Irish
Modern form of Irish BrÃd, BRIDE means "exalted one."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English brigge ‘bridge’, Old English brycg, applied as a topographic name for someone who lived near a bridge, a metonymic occupational name for a bridge keeper, or a habitational name from any of the places named with this element, as for example Bridge in Kent or Bridge Sollers in Herefordshire. Building and maintaining bridges was one of the three main feudal obligations, along with bearing arms and maintaining fortifications. The cost of building a bridge was often defrayed by charging a toll, the surname thus being acquired by the toll gatherer.
Male
French
French form of Scottish Bryce, BRICE means "pied, spotted, speckled."Â
Girl/Female
Arabic
Bride; Pride of a King
Female
Irish
Pet form of Irish Bride, BRIDIE means "exalted one."
Girl/Female
Swedish Celtic
Strong.
Boy/Male
Australian
Lives Near a Bridge
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, French, Irish, Jamaican, Latin
Place Name in France Famous for the Production of Its Cheese; From Brie Region of France; Marshland
Surname or Lastname
Irish and Scottish
Irish and Scottish : reduced form of McBride.Perhaps also a reduced form of Scottish Kilbride.English : metathesized variant of Bird.
Boy/Male
Danish Scandinavian Norse
Glacier.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Bridge; Form of Brice; Quick-moving
Girl/Female
Muslim
Bride. Pride of a king.
BRIDE KIDNAPPING
BRIDE KIDNAPPING
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Spiritual; Goddess Laxmi
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Muruga
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vishaneika | விஷநேஇக
Male
Greek
(ΑἰσχÏλος) Greek name derived from the word aischos, AISKHÚLOS means "shame."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sikh
Light in Wind; Flammable Wind
Girl/Female
Australian, Dutch, French, German, Latin, Portuguese, Swiss
With Dignity; Soldier; Army Man; Dignified; Religious
Girl/Female
Hebrew Biblical
Rock.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Permanent; Perpetual
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Eri.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Triumphant, Flute
BRIDE KIDNAPPING
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n.
A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; -- usually called a bridge wall.
v. t.
To open or make a passage, as by a bridge.
v. t.
To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.
v. t.
To make a bride of.
v. t.
To wait for; as, I bide my time. See Abide.
v. i.
To be borne in a carriage; as, to ride in a coach, in a car, and the like. See Synonym, below.
v. i.
To give a bribe to a person; to pervert the judgment or corrupt the action of a person in a position of trust, by some gift or promise.
v. t.
To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse.
v. t.
To build a bridge or bridges on or over; as, to bridge a river.
v. t.
To sit on, so as to be carried; as, to ride a horse; to ride a bicycle.
v. t.
To steep or saturate in brine.
n.
A bridge keeper; a warden or a guard for a bridge.
v. t.
To sprinkle with salt or brine; as, to brine hay.
a.
Short and ready; fleet; as, a tride pace; -- a term used by sportsmen.
v. t.
To give or promise a reward or consideration to (a judge, juror, legislator, voter, or other person in a position of trust) with a view to prevent the judgment or corrupt the conduct; to induce or influence by a bribe; to give a bribe to.
v. t.
To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to plume; -- used reflexively.
v. t.
To gain by a bribe; of induce as by a bribe.
n.
Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory; as, to be in the pride of one's life.
v. i.
To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up.