maid of honour
Britishnoun
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the principal unmarried attendant of a bride Compare bridesmaid matron of honour
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a small tart with an almond-flavoured filling
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an unmarried lady attending a queen or princess
Example Sentences
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Rachel was given away by her brother Simon, while her sister-in-law Emma had two important roles - as both maid of honour and best man.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
Princess Eugenie's sister Beatrice, 30, will be her maid of honour.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2018
Ms Markle will not have a maid of honour and all of her bridesmaids and pageboys will be children, Kensington Palace has said.
From BBC • May 7, 2018
At least my wife would make it to the wedding at which she was to be maid of honour.
From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2015
Well, and I'm the king, and this is your maid of honour, the beautiful Lady Ethelinda, see?'
From The Black Poodle And Other Tales by Anstey, F.
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