matron of honor
noun
a married woman acting as the principal attendant of the bride at a wedding.
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Origin of matron of honor
1An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
- Compare maid of honor.
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How to use matron of honor in a sentence
Allan-a-Dale also escorted Mistress Dale on horseback, for she was to be matron-of-honor at the wedding.
Robin Hood | J. Walker McSpadden
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