Both Uses of
confidant
in
War and Peace
- Pierre was one of those people who, in spite of an appearance of what is called weak character, do not seek a confidant in their troubles.†
Chpt 4 *
- He wrote to Arakcheev, the Emperor's confidant: "It must be as my sovereign pleases, but I cannot work with the Minister (meaning Barclay).†
Chpt 10
Definition:
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(confidant) someone trusted with private matters