paranimf
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From Latin paranymphus, from Ancient Greek παράνυμφος (paránumphos, “friend of the bridegroom”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
paranimf m or f (plural paranimfen)
- (specifically) Anyone accompanying a bride or groom at their wedding, sometimes also taking the responsibility for its organisation.
- Synonym: bruidsjonker (male)
- (generally) An assistant to a central figure at an important ceremony.