1. a man participant in his own marriage ceremony; [syn: groom,
bridegroom] 2. someone employed in a stable to take care of the
horses; [syn: stableman, stableboy, groom, hostler, ostler] 3. a
man who has recently been married; [syn: groom, bridegroom] 1.
educate for a future role or function; - Example: "He is
grooming his son to become his successor" - Example: "The prince
was prepared to become King one day" - Example: "They trained
him to be a warrior" [syn: prepare, groom, train] 2. give a neat
appearance to; - Example: "groom the dogs" - Example: "dress the
horses" [syn: dress, groom, curry] 3. care for one's external
appearance; - Example: "He is always well-groomed" [syn: groom,
neaten] The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v.0.48: Groom \Groom\, n. [Cf. Scot. grome, groyme, grume, gome,
guym, man, lover, OD. grom boy, youth; perh. the r is an
insertion as in E. bridegroom, and the word is the same as AS.
guma man. See Bridegroom.] 1. A boy or young man; a waiter; a
servant; especially