A male friend or companion of the bridegroom, having various ceremonial duties at a wedding.
A male bridesmaid; a man who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the wedding party.
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation.
One who is oriented in and familiar with a topic or subject; especially, one who is an expert in it.
A new member of an organization.
To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.
To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.
To confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.
To begin; to start.