courtisane

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌkur.tiˈzaː.nə/

noun
Definitions
  • A courtesan, a high-status prostitute or mistress.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French courtisane derived from Italian cortigiana.

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

cortigiana

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