Paranymph Definition & Meaning | Bay Area Crosswords

About The Word Paranymph

Learn about the word Paranymph to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Paranymph definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Paranymph

Paranymph Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Paranymph? Synonyms \| Synonyms for Paranymph: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Paranymph: abettor \| acolyte \| adjutant \| admirer \| advocate \| aficionado \| agent \| aid \| aide \| aide-de-camp \| aider \| alter ego \| alternate \| amicus curiae \| angel \| apologist \| assistant \| attendant \| attorney \| auxiliary \| backer \| backup \| backup man \| best man \| bridemaiden \| bridesmaid \| bridesman \| buff \| champion \| coadjutant \| coadjutor \| coadjutress \| coadjutrix \| defender \| dependence \| deputy \| dummy \| encourager \| endorser \| executive officer \| exponent \| fan \| favorer \| figurehead \| friend at court \| groomsman \| help \| helper \| helpmate \| helpmeet \| lieutenant \| locum \| locum tenens \| lover \| Maecenas \| mainstay \| maintainer \| matron of honor \| paraprofessional \| partisan \| patron \| pinch hitter \| pleader \| procurator \| promoter \| protagonist \| proxy \| reliance \| representative \| second \| second in command \| secondary \| seconder \| sectary \| servant \| sideman \| sider \| sponsor \| stalwart \| standby \| stand-in \| substitute \| support \| supporter \| supporting actor \| supporting instrumentalist \| surrogate \| sustainer \| sympathizer \| understudy \| upholder \| usher \| utility man \| vicar \| vicar general \| vice \| vicegerent \| votary \| wedding attendant \| wedding party \| well-wisher See Also \| Paranymph In Webster's Dictionary \Par"a*nymph\, n. [L. paranymphus, Gr. ?; ? beside, near + ? a bride: cf. F. paranymphe.] 1. (Gr. Antiq.) (a) A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride. --Milton. (b) The bridesmaid who conducted the bride to the bridegroom. 2. Hence: An ally; a supporter or abettor. --Jer. Taylor.

Paranymph Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Paranymph?

Synonyms | Synonyms for Paranymph:

See Also |

Paranymph In Webster's Dictionary

\Par"a*nymph\, n. [L. paranymphus, Gr. ?; ? beside,
near + ? a bride: cf. F. paranymphe.]
1. (Gr. Antiq.)
   (a) A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his
       chariot to fetch home the bride. --Milton.
   (b) The bridesmaid who conducted the bride to the
       bridegroom.

2. Hence: An ally; a supporter or abettor. --Jer. Taylor.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

Somatic delusion ‐ a delusion concerning the body image or parts…
Python variegatus ‐ Australian python with a variegated pattern…
Monogenic disorder ‐ an inherited disease controlled by a single…
Dehorn ‐ take the horns off animals [v] prevent the growth of horns; of…
Cloudburst ‐ a…
John davys ‐ English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for…
Ballistic ‐ relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving…
Ailuropoda melanoleuca ‐ large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of…
Swig ‐ a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"…
Personalty ‐ movable property (as distinguished from…