diff --git a/man/man8/bridge.8 b/man/man8/bridge.8
index b3414ae3..12c09a56 100644
--- a/man/man8/bridge.8
+++ b/man/man8/bridge.8
@@ -517,6 +517,10 @@ the interface to which this address is associated.
 - is a local permanent fdb entry
 .sp
 
+.B permanent
+- this is a synonym for "local"
+.sp
+
 .B static
 - is a static (no arp) fdb entry
 .sp