"Bridgeghazi" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From bridge + -ghazi. Etymology templates: {{af|en|bridge|-ghazi}} bridge + -ghazi Head templates: {{en-prop}} Bridgeghazi
  1. Synonym of Bridgegate. Synonyms: Bridgegate [synonym, synonym-of]
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