GRAY EMINENCE


Meaning of GRAY EMINENCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

Etymology: translation of French Éminence grise, nickname of Père Joseph (François Joseph du Tremblay) died 1638 French monk and diplomat who was confidant of Cardinal Richelieu, styled Éminence rouge (red eminence); from the colors of their respective habits

Date: 1941

: a person who exercises power behind the scenes

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.