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noun
A man who serves in the role of maid of honor at a wedding, assisting the bride in the ceremony.
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noun
A made man, a full member of a criminal syndicate.
A mafioso. A member of the traditional Italian crime syndicates. A member under omerta.
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noun
A made man, a full member of a criminal syndicate.
A mobster, a member of organized crime.
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Usage: broadly
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noun
A gentleman, knight, nobleman.
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see man, honor.
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