"best man" meaning in All languages combined

See best man on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: best man [singular], best men [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|best man|best men}} [POS TABLE]
  1. In western culture, the best man is the groom's attendant at a wedding. Tags: singular
    Sense id: simple-best_man-en-noun-9mYEUqW9
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