father-giver n Cp EDD father II 1 (4) father-in-church. The man who gives the bride away.
   1967 FIRESTONE 76 If the father does not perform [as father-giver] the bride may choose any man, but usually this is an uncle or older brother. 1972 MURRAY 171 The 'father-giver' was a cross between the 'father' and the 'best man'; he performed both duties ... when the minister asked 'who giveth this woman' he responded, but he still stayed in his position and 'supported' the groom.

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