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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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
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
One was a trawling vessel, the Maid of Honour, commanded by March-Phillipps, the other a transport ship commanded by Appleyard.
From Los Angeles Times
In the film, the action is contained to the Maid of Honour and the mission team is reduced to five agents, including Appleyard.
From Los Angeles Times
Lady Glenconner, who was a maid of honour at the Queen's coronation, said the show "just makes me so angry".
From BBC
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