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maid of honor

noun phrase

Definition of maid of honor

1 : an unmarried lady usually of noble birth whose duty it is to attend a queen or a princess
2 : a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant — compare matron of honor

First Known Use of maid of honor

circa 1595

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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MAID OF HONOR Defined for Kids

maid of honor

noun

Definition of maid of honor for Students

plural maids of honor
: a woman who stands with the bride at a wedding

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