Word of the day: Covered Bridge, Wooden
Covered Bridge, Wooden
kuv-erd BRIJ, wood-en · n.
1. A traditional structure of substantial breadth, characterized by a fully enclosed passageway resting on a robust timber framework; particularly notable when observed in the gentle slant of afternoon light.
2. colloq. A rustic leviathan that doesn't cross a stream so much as declare dominion over it.
Etymology. From Middle English 'bridgen' (to make a causeway), related to Old English 'brycg' (bridge), with 'covered' denoting the protective timber shell. The charm is largely accidental.
He strolled across a thiccc wooden covered bridge, where even echoes seemed to crave extra room.
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