cortesan 

prostitute in the bohemian world

nicole kidman's character in Moulin Rouge is a cortesan

cortesan by Lexi M. September 3, 2006

courtesan 

A skilled and socially adept provider of sexual intimacy, erotic companionship, and sacred healing, particularly when highly compensated and respected, for example in a court or high society setting

The film "Dangerous Beauty" delves into the world of courtesans in renaissance Venice

courtesan by Starchild September 18, 2003

courtesan 

Originally meant a female courtier, a woman of a royal or noble court. By the Renaissance, the connotations of the word had acquired that of the mistress or concubine of a king or a noble.

Now it generally means a high-class prostitute whose clients are wealthy men.

"Christian, I'm a courtesan; I'm paid to make men believe what they want to believe." -Satine, Moulin Rouge

Thaïs, Empress Theodora, Diane de Poitiers, Mary Boleyn, Anne Boleyn, Madame du Pompadour, Marie Duplessis, and Mata Hari are but a few of many famous courtesans.

courtesan by Lorelili January 17, 2011

Courtesan 

musically talented misstress, high class prostitute, extra girlfriend, talented goddess, servant of many talents, owner of her gifts, a woman who a man parades and takes pride in although married , a fair lady hired for business events, a woman sold into entertainment with extreme high ranks, a qualified diva for a worthy man

She was a very talented courtesan hired to entertain a high class range of business men , more suiting than the average escort and very pleasing to those appreciating fine arts of music and dance talents and performances.

Courtesan by dominafet November 5, 2018

courtesan 

A female prostitute, especially one whose clientele is men of high breeding and social status.

My mom is a courtesan, she only screws paying guys with a shitload of dinero.

courtesan by Captain June 26, 2003

courtesan 

A synonym for prostitute employed by upperclass clients. Basically, a nicer term for whore used in the 1500's-1800's.

A lot of European kings had longtime courtesans in addition to their wives.

courtesan by loltapir April 2, 2009

Courtesan 

An educated, sophisticated caompanion to wealthy gentlemen. Historically the companions of royalty and aristocracy, the modern courtesan provides companionship and sex to wealthy men for example look up Rhia Charles, London Courtesan.

Rhia Charles, London Courtesan, Elite Escort, High Class Companion www.rhiacharles.co.uk

Courtesan by Ladyluck1 November 2, 2010