Hetaera \He*t[ae]"ra\, Hetaira \He*tai"ra\, n.; pl. -r[ae]. [NL. See Hetairism.] (Gr. Antiq.) A female paramour; a mistress, concubine, or harlot. -- He*t[ae]\"ric, He*tai\"ric, a.
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