bridewain

/ˈbrɪdweɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who carries a bride’s train or bridesmaid, or a dowry or portion given to a bride.

“In the olden days, the bridewain helped the bride walk down the aisle with her long, heavy dress.”

Synonyms

  • bridesmaid
  • dowry
  • portion

Antonyms

  • dowry-less
  • portion-less