bridesmaid

bridesmaid
/bruydz"mayd'/, n.
1. a young woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony.
2. Informal. a person, group, etc., that is in a secondary position, never quite attains a goal, etc.: Bridesmaids for 12 seasons, the Eagles finally won the championship.
[1545-55; BRIDE1 + 'S1 + MAID]

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