嬖へい臣しん

noun

favorite retainer; court favorite

Historical term for a retainer or courtier who enjoyed special favor from a ruler or lord. Compare 寵臣, which is more common.

See also: 寵臣

• 嬖へい臣しんはしばしば主しゅ君くんの寵ちょう愛あいを背はい景けいに権けん勢せいを振ふるった。

  Favorite retainers often wielded power backed by their lord's favor.