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courtesan

/ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ noun C2
  1. A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.
  2. The mistress of a royal or noble. (dated)
  3. A fairy chess piece that can move to any adjacent square, that, when captured, the capturing piece is also eliminated.

Plural courtesans

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