courtesan

/kɔːtɪˈzæn/ · noun

Meaning

A woman of a royal or noble court.
The mistress of a royal or noble.
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

doxy(English)concubine(English)odalisque(English)paramour(English)lorette(English)companion(English)courtezan(English)lady of pleasure(English)bounteous(English)phryne(English)courtesans(English)ninon(English)

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Sources

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