Friend-at-court
noun
1.
a friend in a position of influence or power who may advance one’s interests, especially a helpful person who is close to someone in authority.
noun
1.
an influential acquaintance who can promote one’s interests
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[frend] /frɛnd/ noun 1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard. 2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony. 3. a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile: Who goes there? Friend or foe? 4. a member of […]
- Friendless
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