During the reigns of kings David I, Malcolm IV and William the Lion, some inhabitants of Scottish towns were English and Flemish settlers, who bore English and continental personal names, with trade names and sometimes nicknames. One of the earliest sources for surnames in Scotland is the Ragman Roll.
Matrimony is usually defined as marriage or the state of being married, and sometimes as the ceremony of marriage. Examples: On July 25, 1992, Scott and Amy were united in the Sacrament of Matrimony..
The Maid or Matron of Honor. The maid (unmarried) or matron (married) of honor is usually a sister, best friend or roommate whom the bride considers her closest and most beloved acquaintance. The maid (or matron) is the bride's lady-in-waiting and attends to almost any details to help the bride. Today, many brides also have a personal attendant to relieve the maid of honor from many duties she traditionally had performed.