"matron of honor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: matrons of honor [plural]
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  1. The primary woman who assists the bride at a wedding, if this woman is married; a married woman serving in the role of maid of honor. Categories (topical): Female people, Marriage Synonyms: matron of honour [UK] Related terms: maid of honor, maiden of honor Translations (married woman who assists the bride): prōnuba [feminine] (Latin)

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