confidante

[kon-fi-dant, -dahnt, kon-fi-dant, -dahnt] /ˌkɒn fɪˈdænt, -ˈdɑnt, ˈkɒn fɪˌdænt, -ˌdɑnt/
noun
1.
a woman to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed.
2.
Furniture. confidente.
Origin
1700-10; < French confidente
Can be confused
confidant, confidante, confident.
Examples from the web for confidante
  • She was a friend and confidante to a wide array of people of all ages who loved her for her warmth and wit.
  • Be friendly and cordial but do not become a friend or confidante of the accused or the accuser.
  • Bob is a true friend and confidante to those who are trying to survive day by day.
  • He had been looking for someone who knew the university and could act as a confidante and a messenger.
  • She would become what was described as his closest confidante.
  • She remained a trusted confidante for his entire career.
British Dictionary definitions for confidante

confidante

/ˌkɒnfɪˈdænt; ˈkɒnfɪˌdænt/
noun
1.
a person, esp a woman, to whom private matters are confided
Word Origin and History for confidante
n.

1709, "female confidant," from French confidente, fem. of confident (see confidant).

Encyclopedia Article for confidante

type of sofa that has a seat at each end separated from the main seat by an upholstered arm. This form was first used in France in the mid-18th century and was subsequently introduced into England. George Hepplewhite illustrated one in Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide (1788).

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