Jester

Pronunciation

• Homophones: gestor

Origin

jest + -er

Full definition of jester

Noun

1. one who jests, jokes or mocks
2. a person in bright garb and fool’s cap who amused a mediaeval royal court.

Synonyms

• fool, joker, narr, buffoon, clown

Derived terms

• court jester

Hyponyms

• harlequin
• jestress