Courtier

King James Dictionary

Courtier, n. from court.

1. A man who attends or frequents the courts of princes. 2. One who courts or solicits the favor of another one who flatters to please one who possesses the art of gaining favor by address and complaisance.

There was not among all our princes a greater courtier of the people than Richard Iii.

Webster's Dictionary

(1): (n.) One who is in attendance at the court of a prince; one who has an appointment at court.

(2): (n.) One who courts or solicits favor; one who flatters.