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courtesan
[ kawr-tuh-zuhn, kur- ]
/ ËkÉr tÉ zÉn, ËkÉr- /
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noun
(especially in historical use) a mistress, paramour, or prostitute, especially one associating with noblemen or men of wealth.
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Sometimes cour·te·zan .
Origin of courtesan
First recorded in 1540â50; from Middle French courtisane, from Italian cortigiana, literally, âwoman of the court,â derivative of corte court
Words nearby courtesan
court cupboard, court dance, court dress, Courtelle, courteous, courtesan, courtesy, courtesy call, courtesy car, courtesy card, courtesy light
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British Dictionary definitions for courtesan
courtesan
courtezan
/ (ËkÉËtÉȘËzĂŠn) /
noun
(esp formerly) a prostitute, or the mistress of a man of rank
Word Origin for courtesan
C16: from Old French courtisane, from Italian cortigiana female courtier, from cortigiano courtier, from corte court
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