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English translation for "entremetteuse"

n. go between, matchmaker; (derogatory) procuress, female pimp
Example Sentences:
1.1202) had insinuated himself into Imperial circles through Go-Toba's former nursemaid; with this leverage, Michichika's adopted daughter (the then Shōgun's daughter, who had decided to marry his daughter off to the Emperor, using Michichika as a go-between – contrary to the Shōgun's usual policy of favoring Kujo Kanezane.
Minamoto no Michichika (d. 1202) s'était insinué dans les cercles impériaux par l'intermédiaire de l'ancienne nourrice de Go-Toba ; par ce moyen, la fille adoptive de Michichika (fille du shogun d'alors qui avait décidé de marier sa fille à l'empereur en utilisant Michichika comme entremetteuse - contrairement à la politique habituelle du shogun de favoriser Kujō Kanezane.
Similar Words:
"entrelacs et graphes" English translation, "entrelarder" English translation, "entreligner" English translation, "entremets" English translation, "entremetteur" English translation, "entremettre" English translation, "entremise" English translation, "entremonde (roman)" English translation, "entremont" English translation