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How to pronounce courtesan
“courtesan” pronunciation in American English
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“courtesan” in real sentences
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I think we're using the word courtesan.
Intelligence Squared
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of Tokubei, a dealer in soy sauce, and Ohatsu, a courtesan.
CrashCourse
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this game by the neck I got these courtesan counties we just call me collect hey
Hamish & Andy
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across town in Soho the highly desirable courtesan Angelica Nero finds herself down on her luck
Penguin Books UK
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