paranymph

paranymph
Synonyms and related words:
Maecenas, abettor, acolyte, adjutant, admirer, advocate, aficionado, agent, aid, aide, aide-de-camp, aider, alter ego, alternate, amicus curiae, angel, apologist, assistant, attendant, attorney, auxiliary, backer, backup, backup man, best man, bridemaiden, bridesmaid, bridesman, buff, champion, coadjutant, coadjutor, coadjutress, coadjutrix, defender, dependence, deputy, dummy, encourager, endorser, executive officer, exponent, fan, favorer, figurehead, friend at court, groomsman, help, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, locum, locum tenens, lover, mainstay, maintainer, matron of honor, paraprofessional, partisan, patron, pinch hitter, pleader, procurator, promoter, protagonist, proxy, reliance, representative, second, second in command, secondary, seconder, sectary, servant, sideman, sider, sponsor, stalwart, stand-in, standby, substitute, support, supporter, supporting actor, supporting instrumentalist, surrogate, sustainer, sympathizer, understudy, upholder, usher, utility man, vicar, vicar general, vice, vicegerent, votary, wedding attendant, wedding party, well-wisher

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  • Paranymph — Par a*nymph, n. [L. paranymphus, Gr. ?; para beside, near + ? a bride: cf. F. paranymphe.] 1. (Gr. Antiq.) (a) A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride. Milton. (b) The bridesmaid who conducted the bride …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • paranymph — [par′ə nimf΄] n. [LL paranymphus < Gr paranymphos < para , beside (see PARA 1) + nymphē, bride: see NUBILE] 1. in ancient Greece, a groomsman who escorted the bridegroom when he went to bring his bride home, or a bridesmaid who escorted the …   English World dictionary

  • Paranymph — A paranymph is a ceremonial assistant and or coach in a ceremony. In ancient Greek weddings the bride and bridegroom were attended by paranymphs, and from this use it has been generalized to refer to attendants of doctoral students, best men and… …   Wikipedia

  • paranymph — noun Etymology: Late Latin paranymphus, from Greek paranymphos, from para + nymphē bride more at nuptial Date: 1600 1. a friend going with a bridegroom to fetch home the bride in ancient Greece; also the bridesmaid conducting the bride to the… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • paranymph — /par euh nimf /, n. 1. a groomsman or a bridesmaid. 2. (in ancient Greece) a. a friend who accompanied the bridegroom when he went to bring home the bride. b. the bridesmaid who escorted the bride to the bridegroom. [1585 95; < LL paranymphus …   Universalium

  • paranymph — para·nymph …   English syllables

  • paranymph — par•a•nymph [[t]ˈpær əˌnɪmf[/t]] n. 1) a groomsman or a bridesmaid 2) anq (in ancient Greece) a) a friend who accompanied the bridegroom when he went to bring home the bride b) a bridesmaid who escorted the bride to the bridegroom • Etymology:… …   From formal English to slang

  • paranymph — 1. The best man or bridesmaid at a wedding 2. One who assists or speaks on behalf of another, particulary in love matters …   Grandiloquent dictionary

  • paranymph — /ˈpærənɪmf/ (say paruhnimf) noun 1. a best man or a bridesmaid. 2. (in ancient Greece) a. a friend who accompanied the bridegroom when he went to bring home the bride. b. the bridesmaid who escorted the bride to the bridegroom. {Greek paranymphos …  

  • paranymph —   n. archaic, best man; bridesmaid …   Dictionary of difficult words

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