a gentle jester, the cartoonist more often tries to evoke a broad smile than a hearty guffaw
the king called for some much-needed entertainment from his jester
Recent Examples on the WebGleeson’s Puck is a malevolent hobgoblin who serves as the royal jester to King Auberon of Faerie.—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 July 2024 Their feud results from Capote’s constant drinking and his penchant for playing the part of court jester on prime-time television.—Manuel Betancourt, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2024 Hart, for example, is normally an unapologetic jester but broke character when asked about Brunson’s All-Star nod on Thursday.—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2024 For as joyous and silly as clowns are supposed to be, pop culture has twisted the perception of these jesters to such an extent that some people only have a negative association with them.—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for jester
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English gestour "reciter of romances, minstrel, entertainer," from gesten "to recite romances" + -our-er entry 2 — more at jest entry 2
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