n. [ F. courtisane, fr. courtisan courtier, It. cortigiano; or directly fr. It. cortigiana, or Sp. cortesana. See Court. ] A woman who prostitutes herself for hire; a prostitute; a harlot. [ 1913 Webster ]
Lasciviously decked like a courtesan. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Harlotry. [ 1913 Webster ]