Bridge
:This article is about the edifice (it is mostly an index to articles concerning specific bridge types). For other meanings, see bridge (disambiguation).
Etymology
The Oxford English Dictionary traces the origin of the word bridge to an Old Norse word bryggja, meaning "landing stage, gangway, or movable pier".
Related Topics:
Oxford English Dictionary - Old Norse
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Etymology |
| ► | Types of bridges |
| ► | Bridge structural and evolutionary taxonomy |
| ► | Effficiency |
| ► | Notable bridges |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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