1) Noun: an acquaintance with whom you trust a five minute speech that could, potentially, ruin the rest of your life.

2) Antiquated expression used to delineate the "best swordsman" by your side as you kidnapped your "betrothed".

when you're hungover as shit after a spending a night drunk as a skunk

Someone who is the closest friend of another who is hosting a party.

A name for someone whos awesome.

Joseph - the legendary best man. Has your back through thick and thin, organises the best stag do's, and gives fantastics speeches that will not ruin the rest of you life