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bridesmaid
noun brides·maid \ˈbrīdz-ˌmād\
: a female friend or relative who helps a bride at her wedding
Full Definition of BRIDESMAID
1
: a woman who is an attendant of a bride
2
: one that finishes just behind the winner
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First Known Use of BRIDESMAID
1552
Rhymes with BRIDESMAID
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BRIDESMAID Defined for Kids
bridesmaid
noun brides·maid \ˈbrīdz-ˌmād\
Definition of BRIDESMAID for Kids
: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding
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