| Shadchen |  |
| noun | 1. (Jewish) Marriage broker, matchmaker. |
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 | | "The shadchen hosts a party every spring for all of the single people in her neighborhood." | | "My mother accused me of being a shadchen, but I just want to help my cousin find a good match." | | "I don't want to be a shadchen, but I think you should meet my new coworker." |
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 | | Yiddish, late 19th century |
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 | | In the Jewish tradition, a shadchen is a matchmaker. A marriage broker can be a profession, but anyone can serve as an unofficial shadchen. ... |  |
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