EMINENCE GRISE


Meaning of EMINENCE GRISE in English

[emi.nence grise] n, pl eminences grises [F, lit., gray eminence, nickname of Pere Joseph (Francois du Tremblay) d. 1638 Fr. monk and diplomat, confidant of Cardinal Richelieu who was known as Eminence Rouge red eminence; fr. the colors of their respective habits] (1925): a confidential agent; esp: one exercising unsuspected or unofficial power

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