paranymph
Meaning
- A friend of the bridegroom; a best man; a bridesmaid.
- An ally or spokesman; someone who speaks in support of someone else.
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpaɹənɪmf/
Etymology
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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