courteour

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman corteour; equivalent to court +‎ -our.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkuːrtiˈuːr/, /ˈkuːrtiur/

Noun

courteour (plural courteours)

  1. A courtier (resident at a noble court)
  2. A legal professional.

Descendants

  • English: courtier

References

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