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courtesan

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun courtesan has 1 sense
  1. concubine, courtesan, doxy, odalisque, paramour - a woman who cohabits with an important man
    --1 is a kind of mistress, kept woman, fancy woman

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Courtesan

Definition: A courtesan is a high-class prostitute or mistress, usually skilled in art and conversation, who is adept at providing companionship, entertainment, and sexual services to affluent clients.

Usage:

  1. She became a successful courtesan, charming influential men with her beauty and intellect.
  2. The courtesan was dressed elegantly, captivating everyone's attention at the extravagant ball.
  3. During the Renaissance period, courtesans were patronized by wealthy and powerful individuals.
  4. The courtesan's skills as a musician and singer were highly sought after by the aristocracy.

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