courtier Meaning, Definition & Usage

Court"ier noun

Etymology

From Court.

Definitions

1. One who is in attendance at the court of a prince; one who has an appointment at court.

   You know I am no courtier, nor versed in state affairs. Bacon.

   This courtier got a frigate, and that a company. Macualay.

2. One who courts or solicits favor; one who flatters.

   There was not among all our princes a greater courtier of the people than Richard III. Suckling.