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groomsman|ˈgruːmzmən|
[f. groom's, genitive of groom n.1 + man, as a parallel form to bridesmaid, q.v.]
A young man acting as friend or attendant on the bridegroom at a marriage, either alone (as ‘best man’) or as one of a company; = brideman 2, bridesman.
1698M. Henry Let. 10 Oct. in Thoresby's Corr. I. 330, I tell Mr. Boyse he must let me have the honour of being his groomsman at his next journey to Leeds. 1861S. Lysons Claudia & Pr. 178 Then came the ceremony of carrying the brides over the threshold by the groomsmen. 1889John Bull 2 Mar. 151/2 The bridegroom was attended by his brother..as groomsman. 1899Daily News 30 Nov. 5/1 The old custom of having groomsmen at a wedding was revived yesterday afternoon at the marriage of ― ..There were five bridesmaids..two pages, and nine groomsmen. |