paranymph

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As to that, the Archbishop himself, or the Archimandrite of Spazac, who assisted him, or the Vladika, who acted as Paranymph, will, all or any of them, give you full details. 

From The Lady of the Shroud by Stoker, Bram

Paranymph, par′a-nimf, n. a friend of the bridegroom who escorted the bride on the way to her marriage: a bride's-man: one who countenances and supports another.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various

Sweet messenger, Paranymph of all things fair, Who amidst the hierarchy Of the highest hosts of heaven Singest in melodious tone — "Glory unto Thee alone, Holy, Holy Lord, be given!"

From The Purgatory of St. Patrick by MacCarthy, Denis Florence