Maid Marian, the Queen of the May in the morris dances, also one of Robin Hood's companions, is recorded by 1520s, perhaps from French, where Robin et Marian have been stock names for country lovers since 13c. Maid of Honor (1580s) originally was "unmarried lady of noble birth who ...
The maid of honor traditionally delivers a speech during the wedding reception. If you've been tasked with this important job, consider this your ultimate guide to writing and delivering a perfect wedding toast. Our expert-approved tips and sample script
OK, he wasn't really castrated. It was play-acting. But still, the fact that Brave Spirits Theatre is staging its production ofThe Maid's Tragedy, the circa-1608 thriller by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, in the actual sanctuary of the Convergence complex in Alexandria, Virginia, is s...