jester
noun
a person who is given to witticisms, jokes, and pranks.
jesters
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pluralof jester.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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
We’re enchanted by the very idea of crenellated ramparts and soaring towers, troubadors, jesters and knights.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
"He's the king of the court jesters," the unnamed adviser told the outlet.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2023
The main risk to life for jesters came from their occasional roles as messengers across battle lines during conflicts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2023
There were usually at least eight wagons in our troupe and well over two dozen performers: actors and acrobats, musicians and hand magicians, jugglers and jesters.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
