[gray eminence] n [trans. of F Eminence grise, nickname of Pere Joseph (Francois Joseph du Tremblay) d. 1638 Fr. monk and diplomat who was confidant of Cardinal Richelieu, styled Eminence rouge (red eminence); fr. the colors of their respective habits] (1941): a person who exercises power behind the scenes
GRAY EMINENCE
Meaning of GRAY EMINENCE in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012