COURTIER


Meaning of COURTIER in English

[ 'kɔ:tɪə ]

■ noun a companion or adviser to a king or queen.

Origin

ME: via Anglo-Norman Fr. from OFr. cortoyer 'be present at court', from cort (see court ).

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