Bridesman

(or "bridesman") is an odd title for it, even when used somewhat jocularly? ❋ Unknown (2009)

The other bridesmaid was Lorna's sister Jessica and there was a bridesman in the shape of Lorna's friend Adam. ❋ Tequilamonky (2009)

It was then the custom, to prevent any coarse pleasantry which old times perhaps admitted, that the key of the nuptial chamber should be entrusted to the bridesman. ❋ Unknown (2008)

He would undoubtedly feel the perfect congruity of officiating as bridesman at the wedding. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Next to the altar stood Sir Frederick Langley, dark, moody, and thoughtful, even beyond his wont, and near him, Mareschal, who was to play the part of bridesman, as it was called. ❋ Unknown (2004)

The Reverend Mr. Rubrick, kinsman to the proprietor of the hospitable mansion where it was solemnised, and chaplain to the Baron of Bradwardine, had the satisfaction to unite their hands; and Frank Stanley acted as bridesman, having joined ❋ Unknown (2004)

I could have wished to have had young Ménou as my bridesman; but his presence was necessary at the plantation, and we were obliged to content ourselves with receiving his good wishes as we passed. ❋ Various (N/A)

Lucy would have her for bridesmaid; and Frederic made her choose who should be bridesman. ❋ Various (N/A)

They had called on Mrs Jenkins and Netta the previous day, and were invited to the wedding in the various capacities of father, bridesman, and bridesmaid. ❋ Anne Beale (N/A)

The bridegroom must, before the bridesman and a few others, say: “Verily, we are content with the will of God”. ❋ 1844-1921 `Abdu'l-Bah�� (1882)

At length the bride, arrayed in white as the symbol of innocence, led by the bridesman, ascended the stairs of the landing-place. ❋ William Dean Howells (1878)

Stanley acted as bridesman, having joined Edward with that view soon after his arrival. ❋ Unknown (1877)

The Goshawk was Farina's bridesman, and a very spiriting bridesman was he! ❋ George Meredith (1868)

The names are registered; fees fly right and left: they thank, and salute, the curate, whose official coolness melts into a smile of monastic gallantry: the beadle on the steps waves off a gaping world as they issue forth bridegroom and bridesman recklessly scatter gold on him: carriage doors are banged to: the coachmen drive off, and the scene closes, everybody happy. ❋ George Meredith (1868)

On this occasion, Robert Gray and Anne Henderson, who had officiated as bridesman and bridesmaid at the wedding, came over again to Willington, and stood godfather and godmother to little Robert, — so named after his grandfather. ❋ Samuel Smiles (1858)

I was the only bridesman in [my lady] [friend's] [wedding]. ❋ SLIMERAY (2017)

As a [bridesman], Ivan Chong will be escorted down the aisle by a strapping [Navy SEAL] [groomsman] who will later show him a good time. ❋ Bonertime69 (2011)

The [bridesman] looks so handsome. [Have you ever] seen a bridesman in a [wedding] before? ❋ LingDanc803 (2023)

I know the bridesman. He's [really cool]. I am so ready to [turn up] with the bridesman in [the wedding]! ❋ LingDanc803 (2023)