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noun, plural gei·sha, gei·shas.
a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men.
Origin:
1890–95; < Japanese, equivalent to gei arts (< Chinese ) + -sha person (< Chin)
1890–95; < Japanese, equivalent to gei arts (< Chinese ) + -sha person (< Chin)
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Word Origin & History
geisha
1887, "Japanese girl whose profession is to sing and dance to entertain men;" hence, loosely, "prostitute," from Japanese, lit. "person accomplished in the social arts," from gei "art, performance" + sha "person." Cf. Athenian auletrides "flute-girls," female musicians who entertained guests at a symposium
EXPANDwith music at the start of the party and sex at the end of it.
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
geisha [(gay-shuh, gee-shuh)]A Japanese woman who is trained and paid to provide entertainment and amusing company for men.
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