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Definition of paranymph in English English dictionary
- The best man or bridesmaid at a wedding
- {n} a brideman, supporter, helper
- One who assists or speaks on behalf of another, particulary in love matters
- An ally; a supporter or abettor
- A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride
- The bridesmaid who conducted the bride to the bridegroom
paranymph
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Etymology
[ 'par-&-"nim(p)f ] (noun.) 1600. Late Latin paranymphus, from Greek paranymphos, from para- + nymphE bride; more at NUPTIAL.Resimler
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