paranymph

n. மாப்பிள்ளைத் தோழன், மணமகள் தோழி.

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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.

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