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rain⋅mak⋅er

  [reyn-mey-ker]
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–noun
1. (among American Indians) a medicine man who by various rituals and incantations seeks to cause rain.
2. a person who induces rainfall by using various scientific techniques, as the seeding of clouds with silver iodide crystals from an airplane.
3. Slang. an executive or lawyer with exceptional ability to attract clients, use political connections, increase profits, etc.: The president has several rainmakers among his advisers.
Origin:
1765–75, Americanism; rain + maker

Related forms:
rainmaking, noun
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rain·mak·er   (rān'mā'kər)   
n.  

  1. Informal One who is known for achieving excellent results in a profession or field, such as business or politics.

  2. One who is believed to be capable of producing rain, as through magical or ritual actions.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Rainmaker

An employee of a brokerage firm who brings a large amount of wealthy individuals or corporations to the brokerage firm's client base.

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Rainmakers are usually compensated very well for their efforts (or connections).

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rainmaker

A brokerage firm employee who brings a wealthy client base to the business.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: rain·mak·er
Pronunciation: 'rAn-"mA-k&r
Function: noun
: a person (as a partner in a law firm) who brings in new business —rain·mak·ing noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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