Category:Paranymph

Par"a*nymph, n. Etym: [l. paranymphus, gr. 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.