maid of honor

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noun

an unmarried woman who is the chief attendant of a bride.Compare matron of honor.

an unmarried woman, usually of noble birth, attendant on a queen or princess.

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Origin of maid of honor

First recorded in 1580–90

Words nearby maid of honor

maiden voyage, maidhood, maid-in-waiting, Maid Marian, maid of all work, maid of honor, maid of honour, Maid of Orléans, maidservant, Maidstone, Maidu

How to use maid of honor in a sentence

These days, to be featured by Travel Noire on Instagram is like a badge of honor for many black millennial travelers.
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The Dallas Cowboys sell out their state-of-the art football stadium.
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In honor of her big year, here are some little-known facts about the songstress, courtesy of BuzzFeed.
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One of the honor guard approached with slow, measured steps and presented the flag to a uniformed captain.
Choking Back Tears, Thousands of Cops Honor Fallen Officer Ramos|Michael Daly|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Then I was the December Penthouse Pet, which is a huge honor.
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Finding him awake, he sat by his side and, with the earnestness of a nursery-maid, patted him off to slumber.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Gourges fitted out three vessels and 150 soldiers at his own expense to revenge their death, and repair the honor of his nation.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
I thank you, General, but General Blair has just done me the great honor of appointing me on his staff.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
You never know when you are going to stumble upon a jewel in the most out-of-the-way corner.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Why, he ordered his chamber-maid to bring him some soap and warm water, that he might wash the sour krout off his hands.
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