Old-time entertainer (6)

I believe the answer is:

jester

(Other definitions for jester that I've seen before include "Funny man, once at court" , "Buffoon" , "Professional joker" , "Comic" , "Professional clown of the middle ages" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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