trainbearer

train·bear·er

(trān′bâr′ər)

An attendant who holds up the train of a robe or gown, as in a procession.

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trainbearer

(ˈtreɪnˌbɛərə)

an attendant in a procession who holds up the train of a dignitary's robe

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trainbearer - one who holds up the train of a gown or robe on a ceremonial occasion

wedding party, wedding - a party of people at a wedding

attendant, attender, tender - someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

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trainbearer

[ˈtreɪnˌbɛərəʳ] n → damigella; (little boy) → paggio

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The spending spree included PS1,130 on a new robe for Mr Bercow and PS1,075 on breeches for the "Trainbearer", who follows him in processions.

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"I wore a white satin gown with a deep flounce of Honiton lace, imitation of old," wrote the 21 year-old Queen, "I went into the dressing-room where my 12 young Trainbearers were, dressed all in white with white roses, which had a beautiful effect."(2) Royalty, aristocracy and high society traditionally set the fashion standard for major events that others then sought to emulate.