1. One to whom secrets or private matters are disclosed. 2. A character in a drama or fiction, such as a trusted friend or servant, who serves as a device for revealing the inner thoughts or intentions of a main character.
ETYMOLOGY:
French confident, from Italian confidente, from Latin cnfdns, cnfdent-, present participle of cnfdere, to rely on. See confide.
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