Meaning & use
jester
A person, historically employed by royalty, who entertained the court with jokes, music, and tricks.
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The court jester juggled and told riddles to amuse the king's guests.
In the play, the jester's foolish humor hides surprisingly wise observations.
A note on using this word
Jester is now mostly used historically or in fiction, rarely to describe a modern occupation.
Words with a similar meaning
clownfool
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