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    jester (noun) · jesters (plural noun)
    1. a professional joker or “fool” at a medieval court, typically wearing a cap with bells on it and carrying a mock scepter.
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  2. jester [ jes -ter ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA noun a person who is given to witticisms, jokes, and pranks. a professional fool or clown, especially at a medieval court.

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    jester one who makes jokes and funny moves; a professional clown: the court jester

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    jester noun [ C ] us / ˈdʒes.tɚ / uk / ˈdʒes.tə r/ Add to word list a man in the past whose job was to tell jokes and make people laugh:

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    A professional clown employed by a king or nobleman, esp at courts during the Middle Ages.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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    What is Jester?
    a man employed in the past at the court of a king or queen to entertain people by telling jokes and funny stories Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. Definition of jester noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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    Who was a jester in the Middle Ages?
    a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages a person in bright garb and fool's cap who amused a mediaeval royal court. A jester, court jester, fool or joker was a member of the household of a nobleman or a monarch employed to entertain guests during the medieval and Renaissance eras.

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    Where did the word jester come from?
    The modern use of the English word jester did not come into use until the mid-16th century, during Tudor times. This modern term derives from the older form gestour, or jestour, originally from French meaning 'storyteller' or ' minstrel '. Other earlier terms included fol, disour, buffoon, and bourder.

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    Who is a court jester?
    After all, every court is entitled to its jester. He performs a function not dissimilar to that of the medieval jester who could tell the king home truths that others in the court were frightened to tell him. Broadcasters are like the jester. He is to be the court jester. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web.

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    What did the Jesters do?
    A mix of humor, music, and dance, these jesters were more than mere entertainers. They were valued members of the court, their jests often shedding light on political and societal issues. Think of them as the medieval influencers of Mughal India. Ever tasted a spicy curry that has subtle notes of sweetness?

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    What does a jester symbolize in the history of the Jester?
    They’re a symbol, an archetype, representing so much more than just entertainment. Throughout “The History of the Jester”, you’ll find that these characters played crucial roles in various societies. They were the bridge between the common folk and the aristocracy.

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