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noun
A male friend or companion of the bridegroom, having various ceremonial duties at a wedding.
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noun
A male bridesmaid; a man who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the wedding party.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From bride + -s- + man, by alteration of earlier brideman; compare bridesmaid.
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