cour·te·san 
/ˈkoɚtəzən, Brit ˌkɔ:təˈzæn/ noun
plural cour·te·sans /ˈkoɚtəzən, Brit ˌkɔ:təˈzæn/ noun [count] old-fashioned : a woman who has sex with rich or important men in exchange for money : a prostitute who has sex with wealthy and powerful men
