matron of honor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of matron of honor
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
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In a touching moment, a woman has stood beside her great-granddaughter as the matron of honor at her wedding.
From Fox News ● Dec. 30, 2021
“It was important to her that her parents have a relationship and a bond with her children,” said Catherine Piwowarski, Ford’s college roommate and matron of honor.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 26, 2018
She made a close friend in Catherine Ricks Piwowarski, who would become her roommate and matron of honor.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2018
The event was a true blending of famous families: The groom’s half sisters, Chudney Ross, Rhonda Ross and the Emmy-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, were bridesmaids, and Jessica Simpson was the matron of honor.
From New York Times ● Jul. 10, 2018
Who, in this case, was a matron of honor because she is married.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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