maid of honor

Definition of MAID OF HONOR

: an unmarried lady usually of noble birth whose duty it is to attend a queen or a princess

: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant — compare matron of honor

circa 1586

MAID OF HONOR Defined for Kids

noun

plural maids of honor

: a woman who stands with the bride at a wedding

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