English Explanatory Dictionary

bridesman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A male friend or companion of the bridegroom, having various ceremonial duties at a wedding.
  2. A male bridesmaid; a man who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the wedding party.

Word forms

bridesman bridesmen brideman bride's-man best maid

Etymology

From bride + -s- + man, by alteration of earlier brideman; compare bridesmaid.

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