bridesmaid

English

/ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party.
  • (sports) A person or team that perennially finishes well, but never first.

Etymology

Affix from English bride + English maid.

Origin

English

maid

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