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Date: 1800-1900
Language: Japanese
Origin: gei 'art' + -sha 'person'

geisha

 noun
     
gei‧sha also geisha girl [countable]
AP a Japanese woman who is trained in the art of dancing, singing, and providing entertainment, especially for men
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