1. an unmarried woman who is the chief attendant of a bride. Cf. matron of honor .
2. an unmarried woman, usually of noble birth, attendant on a queen or princess.
[ 1580-90 ]
1. an unmarried woman who is the chief attendant of a bride. Cf. matron of honor .
2. an unmarried woman, usually of noble birth, attendant on a queen or princess.
[ 1580-90 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012