maid of honor

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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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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maid of honor

noun
an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding [syn: bridesmaid
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