Associations to the word «Courtier»

Wiktionary

COURTIER, noun. A person in attendance at a royal court.
COURTIER, noun. A person who flatters in order to seek favour.

Dictionary definition

COURTIER, noun. An attendant at the court of a sovereign.

Wise words

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