n.
Pronunciation: ' r ā n- ˌ m ā -k ə r
Function: noun
Date: 1775
1 : a person who produces or attempts to produce rain by artificial means
2 : a person (as a partner in a law firm) who brings in new business also : a person whose influence can initiate progress or ensure success
– rain · mak · ing \ - ˌ m ā - ' ki ŋ \ noun