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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.

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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.

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