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A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride.

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  1. n. A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride.
  2. n. The bridesmaid who conducted the bride to the bridegroom.
  3. n. An ally; a supporter or abettor.
  4. 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.
  5. n. A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride. n. The bridesmaid who conducted the bride to the bridegroom. n. An ally; a supporter or abettor.