courtesan
The origin and history of courtesan.
Etymology
From Middle French courtisane, from Italian cortigiana (feminine of cortigiano, "courtier"), ultimately from "court."
The origin and history of courtesan.
From Middle French courtisane, from Italian cortigiana (feminine of cortigiano, "courtier"), ultimately from "court."
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