jester
Translation
jester, fool, court jester
Examples
The king's jester entertained the court.
The king's jester entertained the court.
He played the jester to hide his sadness.
He played the jester to hide his sadness.
Grammar Patterns
((a jester)) a professional fool or clown, especially at a medieval court. The jester wore a colourful costume.
((to play the jester)) to act like a clown or fool. He often plays the jester at parties.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fool, clown, comedian, buffoon
Etymology
From the word 'jest' + '-er' (a person who does something). A jester is a person who jests.
Memory Tips
A jest**er** is a p**er**son who tells a jest (joke). The '-er' suffix means 'one who does'.