Synonyms for rainmakers


Grammar : Noun
Spell : reyn-mey-ker
Phonetic Transcription : ˈreɪnˌmeɪ kər

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Définition of rainmakers

Origin :
  • also rain-maker, 1775, in reference to American Indian tribal magicians, from rain (n.) + agent noun of make (v.).
  • As in artillery : noun weaponry or military unit
Example sentences :
  • The people murmured against Kukuleyo and his rainmakers, the chief waxed fierce, and threatened.
  • Extract from : « A Frontier Mystery » by Bertram Mitford
  • With a roar of rage, he and those that were with him, hurled themselves upon the rainmakers.
  • Extract from : « A Frontier Mystery » by Bertram Mitford
  • The prophetic term of some of them is often very short, much depending on their seeming success as rainmakers.
  • Extract from : « South and South Central Africa » by H. Frances Davidson

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