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courtesan in Finnish

courtesan in Finnish is kurtisaani, seurapiirihuora, hovinainen — courtesan means historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.

courtesan in Finnish

kurtisaani
noun
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.
seurapiirihuora
noun
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.
kurtisaani
noun
(dated) The mistress of a royal or noble.
hovinainen
noun
(archaic) A woman of a royal or noble court.

What does "courtesan" mean?

  1. noun Historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.
    "The novel is set in the world of Venetian courtesans during the Renaissance."

courtesan in a sentence

  • The novel is set in the world of Venetian courtesans during the Renaissance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "courtesan" in Finnish?

"courtesan" in Finnish is kurtisaani, seurapiirihuora, hovinainen. courtesan means: Historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.

How do you use "courtesan" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel is set in the world of Venetian courtesans during the Renaissance." In Finnish, "courtesan" is kurtisaani, seurapiirihuora, hovinainen.

Are there other ways to say "courtesan" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "courtesan": kurtisaani, seurapiirihuora, hovinainen.

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