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maid of honor

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maid of honor

–noun
1. an unmarried woman who is the chief attendant of a bride. Compare matron of honor.
2. an unmarried woman, usually of noble birth, attendant on a queen or princess.

Origin:
1580–90
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maid of honor  
n.   pl. maids of honor
  1. The chief unmarried woman attendant of a bride.

  2. An unmarried noblewoman attendant upon a queen or princess.

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