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courtier

Syllabification: (cour·ti·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈkôrtēər, ˈkôrCHər/

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Definition of courtier

noun

  • a person who attends a royal court as a companion or adviser to the king or queen.

Origin:

Middle English: via Anglo-Norman French from Old French cortoyer 'be present at court', from cort (see court)

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