courtesan

IPA(Pronunciation)

/kɔːtɪˈzæn/

Noun

dated archaic

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

Japanese Meaning

高級娼婦、特に高い身分や裕福な顧客を持つ女性の娼婦 / （時代物）王族や貴族の愛人 / （古風な用法）王室や貴族の宮廷に属する女性

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The courtesan entertained diplomats at the ambassador's private soirée, her effortless wit easing the tension in the room.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その高級娼婦は大使の私的な夜会で外交官たちをもてなし、彼女の軽妙な機知が部屋の緊張を和らげた。

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Sense（1）

A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.

What wine, what drug, what philtre known of man / Will drown this ancient foe, / Ruthless and ravenous as a courtesan, / Sure as an ant, and slow?

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

(dated) The mistress of a royal or noble.

Sense（3）

(archaic) A woman of a royal or noble court.

courtesans

（ plural ）

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