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groom n. [
bridegroom] a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
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groom v. [
prepare, train] educate for a future role or function; "He is grooming his son to become his successor"; "The prince was prepared to become King one day"; "They trained him to be a warrior"
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groom v. [
dress, curry] give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses"
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groom n. [
stableman, stableboy, hostler, ostler] someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
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groom n. [
bridegroom] a man who has recently been married
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