Associations to the word «Courtesan»

Wiktionary

COURTESAN, noun. (archaic) A woman of a royal or noble court.
COURTESAN, noun. (dated) The mistress of a royal or noble.
COURTESAN, noun. A prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.

Dictionary definition

COURTESAN, noun. A woman who cohabits with an important man.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy