Court″ier (kōrt″yẽr), n. [From Court.] 1. One who is in attendance at the court of a prince; one who has an appointment at court.
You know I am no courtier, nor versed in state affairs.
Bacon.
This courtier got a frigate, and that a company.
Macaulay.
2. One who courts or solicits favor; one who flatters.
There was not among all our princes a greater courtier of the people than Richard III.
Suckling.