Best man

The role of best man at weddings originated with the ancient Scots, where the groom's strongest friend helped him kidnap the bride from a neighboring village. The "best man" stood guard at the wedding to fend off the bride's angry relatives. By Victorian times, the violent origins were forgotten and the role became ceremonial.

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