Bridesmatron
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A married bridesmaid.
"In the celebrated Aldobrandini fresco-painting, found in the baths of Titus, the bride is seated veiled on a bed, with the pronuba or bridesmatron near her, whilst the bridegroom sits at the foot of the bed."
Example
More examples"In the celebrated Aldobrandini fresco-painting, found in the baths of Titus, the bride is seated veiled on a bed, with the pronuba or bridesmatron near her, whilst the bridegroom sits at the foot of the bed."
Etymology
From bride + -s- + matron, by analogy with bridesmaid and maid of honor, matron of honor.
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