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merry-andrew
mer·ry-an·drew M0233700 (mĕr′ē-ăn′dro͞o)n. A clown; a buffoon.
[merry + the name Andrew.]merry-andrew n (Historical Terms) a joker, clown, or buffoon [C17: original reference of Andrew unexplained]mer′ry-an′drew (-ˈæn dru)
n. a clown; buffoon. [1665–75; merry + Andrew, generic use of the proper name] merry-andrew
merry-andrew1. adjective Amusingly foolish or idiotic; of or characterized by clownish behavior or sensibilities, especially in public. Though at first I found him quite funny, Tommy's merry-andrew routine has grown quite tiresome lately.2. noun A person who acts like a clown or buffoon in public, especially for the amusement of others; a fool or idiot in general. I know you enjoy the attention that being a merry-andrew brings, but if you act like a fool all the time, people will start believing you actually are one.Merry-Andrew
Merry-AndrewAndrew Borde, Henry VIII’s> physician. [Br. Hist.: Wheeler, 241]See: Clowns |