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
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Swift did not have a traditional maid of honour, instead choosing her brother Austin as her man of honour.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
On Christmas Day, rugby star Meg Jones will be on a plane travelling to India, where she will be maid of honour at her best friend's wedding.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
Last year, they were married by one of the women on their motorcycle trip; another friend from the trip was maid of honour, as was Sue’s adult daughter.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 29, 2019
Princess Eugenie's sister Beatrice, 30, will be her maid of honour.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2018
She was attended by the Duchess of Hamilton, dressed in the character of Mary Hamilton, the Queen's favourite maid of honour.
From The Evolution of Fashion by Florence Mary Gardiner
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