Jester: meaning, definitions and examples

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jester

 

[ ˈdʒestər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment

A jester is a professional entertainer who performs in medieval courts, typically wearing a colorful costume and providing comic relief through jokes, songs, and acrobatic performances.

Synonyms

buffoon, clown, fool

Examples of usage

  • The jester amused the king and his court with his witty jokes.
  • The jester's performance brought laughter and cheer to the audience.
  • In medieval times, jesters were valued for their ability to entertain and lift spirits.
  • The jester's role was to lighten the mood and entertain the nobility.
  • The jester's antics provided a welcome break from the seriousness of court life.

Translations

Translations of the word "jester" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bobo da corte

🇮🇳 मसखरा

🇩🇪 Hofnarr

🇮🇩 pelawak istana

🇺🇦 блазень

🇵🇱 błazen

🇯🇵 道化師 (どうけし)

🇫🇷 bouffon

🇪🇸 bufón

🇹🇷 soytarı

🇰🇷 어릿광대 (eoritgwangdae)

🇸🇦 مهرج

🇨🇿 šašek

🇸🇰 šašo

🇨🇳 小丑 (xiǎochǒu)

🇸🇮 dvorni norec

🇮🇸 hálfviti

🇰🇿 сайқымазақ

🇬🇪 ჯამბაზი

🇦🇿 məsxərəçi

🇲🇽 bufón

Word origin

The word 'jester' originated from the Old French word 'g(i)ester', meaning 'to joke' or 'to jest'. Jesters have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations and were commonly employed in medieval courts to entertain the nobility. They played a crucial role in providing amusement and light-heartedness during formal events and gatherings.

See also: jest, jesting.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,240, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.