Definitions

1. noun

a courtesan, especially in 17th-century France; a woman who is kept by a man for her company, especially a high-ranking noble.

“The king’s court was filled with demireps, beautiful women who were known for their wit and charm.”

2. noun

a woman who is a mistress or a kept woman.

“The wealthy businessman’s demirep lived in luxury, but her relationship was not publicly acknowledged.”