Courtier — Defs

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

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.” — Macaulay.
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.