Eminence Grise
My blogs
- A Cineaste's View
- A Week In Rural Illinois
- A Cineaste's Bookshelf
- Cumberland County Fair
- Insatiable Theic
Gender | Female |
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Location | United States |
Introduction | Pronunciation: \ā-mē-näⁿs-ˈgrēz\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural éminences grises Etymology: French, literally, gray eminence, nickname of Père Joseph (François du Tremblay) died 1638 French monk and diplomat, confidant of Cardinal Richelieu who was known as Éminence Rouge red eminence; from the colors of their respective habits Date: 1925 1: a confidential agent; especially : one exercising unsuspected or unofficial power 2: a respected authority; |
Interests | Watching. When no one else is looking. |