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

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