paranymph

(parə nimf′)

noun

  1. in ancient Greece, a groomsman who escorted the bridegroom when he went to bring his bride home, or a bridesmaid who escorted the bride to the bridegroom
  2. a best man or bridesmaid

Origin: LL paranymphus < Gr paranymphos < para-, beside (see para-) + nymphē, bride: see nubile

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