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Paranymph
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noun
Paranymph
n.
1.
(Gr. Antiq.)
(a)
A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride.
(b)
The bridesmaid who conducted the bride to the bridegroom.
2.
Hence: An ally; a supporter or abettor.
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