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Definition of 'Paranymph'

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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 to the bridegroom. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Hence: An ally; a supporter or abettor. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

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