Paranymph n. : A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride.

Paranymph n. : The bridesmaid who conducted the bride to the bridegroom.

Paranymph n. : An ally; a supporter or abettor.

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Taxonomy
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Defination from the web:
Paranymph. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search. A paranymph is a ceremonial assistant and or coach in a ceremony. In ancient Greek weddings the bride and bridegroom were attended by paranymphs, and from this use it has been generalized to refer to attendants ...