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
Recent Examples on the WebLate-night comics, the Democratic Party’s court jesters, mocked him.—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 27 July 2024 Reynolds is a court jester who doesn’t know when to stop shaking the bells on his cap.—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 She was matched by her backup dancers in various other circus looks, from clowns and jesters to doll-like ballet dancers, magicians and even a white rabbit.—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2024 Gleeson’s Puck is a malevolent hobgoblin who serves as the royal jester to King Auberon of Faerie.—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for jester
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Word History
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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