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bridesmaid

Syllabification: (brides·maid)

Pronunciation: /ˈbrīdzˌmād/

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Definition of bridesmaid

noun

a girl or woman who accompanies a bride on her wedding day.

Origin:

late 18th century: alteration of earlier bridemaid

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Definition of bridesmaid in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

bride
bride price
Bride, St.
bride-to-be
bridegroom
bridesmaid
bridewell
bridezilla
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