paranymph (plural paranymphs)
(now rare) A friend of the bridegroom, a best man; a bridesmaid. [from 16th c.]
(now rare) An ally or spokesman; someone who speaks in support of someone else. [from 16th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 June 2025
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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
