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Nester vs Jester - What's the difference?

nester | jester |

As nouns the difference between nester and jester

is that nester is one who nests while jester is one who jests, jokes or mocks.

nester

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who nests.
  • (American historical ) A person who intends to settle in an area without permanent residents; a settler, as distinct from an explorer or pioneer.

    • Anagrams

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    jester

    English

    (wikipedia jester)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • one who jests, jokes or mocks
  • a person in colorful garb and fool's cap who amused a mediaeval and early modern royal or noble court.

    • Synonyms

    * (one who jokes) buffoon, clown, joker, see also * (court entertainer) buffoon, clown, fool, jestress, see also

    Derived terms

    * court jester

    Hyponyms

    * (court entertainer) harlequin, pantaloon