One entry found for jester.

Entry Word: jester
Function: noun
Text: 1 a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor <a gentle jester, the cartoonist more often tries to evoke a broad smile than a hearty guffaw> -- see HUMORIST
2 a person formerly kept in a royal or noble household to amuse with jests and pranks <the king called for some much-needed entertainment from his jester> -- see FOOL 2