a gentle jester, the cartoonist more often tries to evoke a broad smile than a hearty guffaw
the king called for some much-needed entertainment from his jester
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In the evening, fire dancers, jesters, and musicians take to the streets with spectacular performances.—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025 As the two moved through the scenes like a pair of tragic jesters, delighting the wide-eyed and annoying the cynics.—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025 Her classic court jester suit has attracted lots of searches from costume planners this year.—The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024 Either way, Folie à Deux signals the dawn of a new era for the real Joker who killed Arthur, while our anti-hero ended up as but a mere societal outcast, a jester for humiliation the whole time.—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for jester
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Etymology
Middle English gestour "reciter of romances, minstrel, entertainer," from gesten "to recite romances" + -our-er entry 2 — more at jest entry 2
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