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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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of maid of honor1

First recorded in 1580–90
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