lady of honor—
1. (Fr.: damme d’honeur) unmarried woman attending a queen or princess:
- At night, Her Majesty’s ladies of honor came and conducted her to the apartments.
2. a woman with a reputation for loyalty, truthfulness, etc.:
- How dare you affront an upstanding woman like that sir? I am a lady of honor and you have insulted me like a whore!?
maid of honor—
1. principal bridesmaid at a wedding:
- Lily asked Maria to be her maid of honor. She planned to be married in church.
2. = lady of honor 1:
- His Grace shows as much gallantry as ever to a certain maid of honor.