"rematchmaker" meaning in All languages combined

See rematchmaker on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: rematchmakers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} rematchmaker (plural rematchmakers)
  1. One who reunites a couple.
    Sense id: en-rematchmaker-en-noun-gj4YRECY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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