jesters
- plural of jester.
Example Sentences
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Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith's goals set up the annual pitch invasion as Wrexham swept aside Charlton to "football in the circus," chants from supporters, some of whom sported jesters hats.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025
"He's the king of the court jesters," the unnamed adviser told the outlet.
From Salon • Aug. 3, 2023
And comedians have faced danger on the job at least since medieval times when court jesters were tasked with keeping monarchs entertained.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2022
But the visible ones are often jesters to be laughed at.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2022
She appointed the eldest child at home to be “king” or “queen” to run the house in her absence and we took it from there, creating court jesters, slaves, musicians, poets, pets, and clowns.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
