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The definition of a courtier is a person who is an attendant in the court of a king, queen or royalty, or someone who flatters or kisses up to gain favor.

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A person in the royal court that tends to the needs of the king is an example of acourtier.

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noun

an attendant at a royal court
a person who uses flattery to get something or to win favor

Origin: ME curteour < OFr cortoier, to frequent the court < court, cort, court

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noun

An attendant at a sovereign's court.
One who seeks favor, especially by insincere flattery or obsequious behavior.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English courteour

Origin: , from Anglo-Norman

Origin: , from Old French cortoier, to be at a royal court

Origin: , from cort, court; see court

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