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Matchmaking Matricide (See MURDER.) Kecal marriage broker whose plans are foiled by a pair of lovers. [Czech Opera: Smetana The Bartered Bride in Osborne Opera, 32] personable marriage broker who manages to make an excellent match for herself. [Am. Lit.: Thornton Wilder The Matchmaker; Am. Theater: Hello, Dolly! in On Stage, 454] mistakenly thinks she has a talent for finding mates for her young friends. [Br. Lit.: Jane Austen Emma] |
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I only meant to be matchmaking, and all at once it turned out quite differently. They say old maids have a mania for matchmaking, and though I don't feel that weakness in myself as yet,I know a little person who is very unhappy with her father. "Bless us, Anne-girl, I'm not matchmaking," protested Gilbert, rather surprised at her tone. |
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