maid of honor
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
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Circa 1595
First Known Use of maid of honor
circa 1595
MAID OF HONOR Defined for Kids
maid of honor
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Definition of maid of honor for Students
maids of honor
: a woman who stands with the bride at a wedding
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