Answer: COURTJESTER

AnswerCrossword Clue
COURTJESTERFool's cap wearer
COURTJESTERFool of yore
COURTJESTERDanny Kaye classic, with "The"
COURTJESTERMedieval entertainer
COURTJESTERTouchstone, in "As You Like It"
COURTJESTERComedian, old style.
COURTJESTERCastle clown.
COURTJESTERYorick, for one
COURTJESTERHe made 'em laugh
COURTJESTERYorick was one
COURTJESTERDanny Kaye classic (with "The")