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courtier


cour·tier

noun
\ˈkr-tē-ər, ˈkrt-yər, ˈkr-chər\

Definition of COURTIER

1
: one in attendance at a royal court
2
: one who practices flattery

First Known Use of COURTIER

14th century

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