oiran
/ˈɔɪrən/ /ˈɔɪran/Now historical
noun
A Japanese courtesan of high standing.
Origin
Late 19th century. From Japanese oiran, lit. ‘one belonging to us men’ from oira, male 1st person plural + -n (shortened from no, possessive particle with pronominal function), with implied object of possession (perhaps nēsan, lit. ‘older sister’, (serving) girl).
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