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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And despite the tables of footballers, and her England team-mate Alessia Russo as maid of honour, Toone is "trying to keep the day away from football".
From BBC ● May 26, 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
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
The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton first came to prominent media attention while acting as maid of honour when Catherine married Prince William.
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2018
The lady, though now very rich, often afterwards began to think of her former resolution, and often spoke of me to a certain Catholic maid of honour that she had about her.
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
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