gei‧sha /ˈɡeɪʃə/ (
also ˈgeisha girl)
noun [countable][
Date: 1800-1900;
Language: Japanese;
Origin: gei 'art' + -sha 'person']
a Japanese woman who is trained in the art of dancing, singing, and providing entertainment, especially for men
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