Complete Definition of "courtesan"

English
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Etymology
From French courtisane, from Italian cortigiana, feminine of cortigiano �courtier�, from corte �court�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�k�:tɪzæn/

Noun
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  1. a prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients

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