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matron of honor

noun

  1. a married woman acting as the principal attendant of the bride at a wedding.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of matron of honor1

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
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Example Sentences

Allan-a-Dale also escorted Mistress Dale on horseback, for she was to be matron-of-honor at the wedding.

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