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1. (n.) paranymph
a groomsman or a bridesmaid.
2. paranymph
(in ancient Greece)
3. paranymph
a friend who accompanied the bridegroom when he went to bring home the bride.
4. paranymph
a bridesmaid who escorted the bride to the bridegroom.
Etymology: (1585–95; < LL paranymphus < Gk paránymphos groomsman, bridesmaid, lit., person beside the bride. See para -1, nymph)
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1. (noun) paranymph
a friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride
2. (noun) paranymph
the bridesmaid who conducted the bride to the bridegroom
3. (noun) paranymph
an ally; a supporter or abettor
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