Definition of Paranymph. Meaning of Paranymph. Synonyms of Paranymph

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Definition of Paranymph

Paranymph
Paranymph Par"a*nymph, n. [L. paranymphus, Gr. ?; ? beside, near + ? a bride: cf. F. 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.

Meaning of Paranymph from wikipedia

- A paranymph is a ceremonial ****istant or coach in a ceremony. In ancient Gr**** weddings, the bride and bridegroom were attended by paranymphs and, from...
- playing in blue and white colors. On May 1, 1955, Confiança, through its paranymph, called Joaquim Sabino Ribeiro Chaves, built its stadium, named Proletário...
- procedure, and dress code. In most protocols, candidates can be supported by paranymphs, a largely ceremonial role, but they are formally allowed to take over...
- called agons. They were also used in ceremonial functions, as when a paranymph, or friend of a bridegroom, went with him in a chariot to fetch the bride...
- from the committee. Sometimes the candidate is accompanied by one or two paranymphs, who theoretically might help defend a question asked by a committee member...
- daytime. In the Netherlands, the attendants of the graduate student, called paranymphs, will also wear white tie. Some fraternities such as Freemasons and Odd...
- point that, while he was the rector of the UB, he refused to cede the paranymph so that the First Catalan University Congress could be held. In 1903,...
- Type Description Location Language Date issued Image Bulwagang Paraninfo Paranymph Hall Building Auditorium A short ceremony was held on December 16, 1941...
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- at the VU University Amsterdam. At the ceremony on 12 March 1971 his paranymphs were Norbert Schmelzer and Haya van Someren. The career of journalism...