paranimf

(domain) DE * EN paranymph, helper at the defence of a dissertation [TU DELFT] EN second NUFFIC] EN assistant NUFFIC] EN witness NUFFIC] ES * FR * NL paranimf

(info) =Paranymph=

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A **paranymph** is a ceremonial assistant and or [|coach] in a ceremony. In ancient Greek weddings the bride and bridegroom were attended by paranymphs, and from this use it has been generalized to refer to attendants of doctoral students, best men and bridesmaids in [|weddings] and the like. It can refer specifically to the friend of a bridegroom tasked with accompanying him in a chariot to fetch the bride home. An obscure use of the word is as a spokesman for the bride or bridegroom, such as [|Cyrano de Bergerac] towards Roxanne. The word may refer also to a thought that is revealed only by a slip of the tongue, such as a [|Freudian slip], or a condition where such slippage is endemic. ==The Netherlands == In the Netherlands a pair of paranymphs (paranimfen) are present at the doctoral thesis defence. This ritual orignates from the ancient concept where obtaining a doctorate was seen as a defacto marriage to the university. Furthermore the paranymphs would also act as a physical shield in the case the debate became to heated or as a means for the doctoral candidate to ask for advice when answering questions. Today their role is a symbolic one and seen as a position of honor similar to a best man.

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