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noun
One who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages or relationships for others; a matchmaker.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Something that matches.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: matchmaker, marriage broker
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Broader terms: mediator, go-between, intermediator, intermediary, intercessor
History
From match + -er. Cognate with Old Frisian mekere (“matchmaker”).
