إشبينة

Etymology
Borrowed from, developed as the feminine form of , from , not attested with feminine equivalent. Ultimately a foreign word, structure suggesting Anatolian, but strangely attested in as an.

Noun

 * 1) a woman who is adduced as a witness to a baptism, godfather, baptismal sponsoress
 * 2) a woman who is adduced as a witness to a wedding, bridesmaid