Erasmus Erasmus /ɪˈræzməs/

noun

1. Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)  ( Desiderius Erasmus , Erasmus , Geert Geerts , Gerhard Gerhards )
   Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)
   
   

 caduceus caduceus /kəˈdjuːsiəs/

noun

1. An insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes  ( caduceus )
   an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
    The caduceus is a widely recognized symbol in the medical profession.
   The caduceus is a widely recognized symbol in the medical profession.
   
   

 jester jester /ˈdʒɛstɝ/

noun

1. A professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages  ( jester , motley fool , fool )
   a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
   
   

 fete fete /ˈfeɪt/

noun

1. An organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)  ( festival , fete , fête )
   an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
    A drama festival
   a drama festival
   
   
2. An elaborate party (often outdoors)  ( feast , fete , fiesta , fête )
   an elaborate party (often outdoors)
   

verb

1. () Have a celebration  ( fête , fete , celebrate )
   have a celebration
    They were feting the patriarch of the family
   They were feting the patriarch of the family
    After the exam, the students were celebrating
   After the exam, the students were celebrating