Definition: The word "Bridesmaids" comes from a Latin phrase "brais" meaning "a bridesmaid" and "saddels," referring to horses. The term originally referred to an unmarried female child, but it evolved into a more sophisticated term in English usage. In its modern form, the word 'bridesmaids' describes people who serve as bridesmaids for weddings or other events, often accompanied by their close friends or family members.