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WEDDINGS
THE CUSTOM OF USING BRIDESMAIDS AT WEDDINGS DATES TO THE TIME OF
THE ANGLO-SAXONS WHEN THE BRIDE WAS LED BY A MATRON CALLED THE
BRIDE'S WOMAN, FOLLOWED BY A GROUP OF YOUNG MAIDENS CALLED THE
BRIDE'S MAIDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 09-00-1973