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Columbine, n.3|ˈkɒlʌmbaɪn|
In 8 colombine.
[a. F. Colombine or It. Colombina, fem. proper name, f. colombino dove-like.]
A character in Italian Comedy, the mistress of Harlequin, transferred to our Pantomime or Harlequinade.
1727‘D'Urfey’ Eng. Stage Italianised (Pantomine) Dram. Personæ, Colombine, a coquet, in love with every body. 1744Fielding Tumble-Down Dick (Pantomime), Harlequin re-enters, considering how to regain Colombine. 1749Chetwood Hist. Stage 130 An agreeable Actress when the part suited her voice, a tolerable dancer and a pleasing Colombine. 1812H. & J. Smith Rej. Addr. (1855) 74 O could I as Harlequin frisk, And thou be my Columbine fair. 1862All Y. Round 13 Sept. 12 Joey and I both fell in love with the columbine. She was a pretty girl and clever, and as good as she was both. |