omuyima; stand s., okweyimirira, okuzaala.

o- (mu/ba) one who stands up for another, sponsor, patron, omuyima w'omu- goie omukazi, maid of honor, omuyima w'omugole omusajja, best man. cf. yima.

appl. 2 refl. go bail for; put up security for; sponsor; serve as a godparent in baptism; serve as the best man for (a groom); serve as the maid of honor for (a bride). Yagaaniddwa okweyimirirwa. He has been refused bail.