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paranymph.

A friend of the bridegroom; a best man; a bridesmaid.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpaɹəˌnɪmf/UK/ˈpæɹəˌnɪmf/US
  1. A friend of the bridegroom; a best man; a bridesmaid.

    archaic
  2. An ally or spokesman; someone who speaks in support of someone else.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From Middle French paranymphe, from Latin paranymphus, from Ancient Greek παράνυμφος (paránumphos, “friend of bridegroom”), from παρα- (para-, “para-”) + νύμφη (númphē, “bride”).

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