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courtier
noun cour·tier \ˈkȯr-tē-ər, ˈkȯrt-yər, ˈkȯr-chər\
: a member of a royal court (sense 3b)
Full Definition of COURTIER
1
: one in attendance at a royal court
2
: one who practices flattery
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First Known Use of COURTIER
14th century
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courtier
noun court·i·er \ˈkȯr-tē-ər\
Definition of COURTIER for Kids
: a member of a royal court
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