'Paranymph' definitions:
Definition of 'Paranymph'
From: GCIDE
- 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]
Synonyms of 'paranymph'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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,
- Maecenas,
- 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