"courtesanship" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From courtesan + -ship. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|courtesan|ship}} courtesan + -ship Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} courtesanship (uncountable)
  1. The state of being a courtesan; harlotry. Tags: uncountable

Alternative forms

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