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Definition of merry andrew in English: merry andrewnoun archaic A person who entertains others by means of comic antics; a clown. Example sentencesExamples - This is similar to the definition of a ‘Jester’ who is also known as a ‘buffoon, or a merry andrew.’
- Endorsed by jester, clowns, and merry andrews all over the world!
- In a word, he looked exactly like the ape dressed in the habit of a merry andrew, except that he had no hair.
- Also in February, and with equal gravitas, the clowns of London meet annually at the Holy Trinity church in Dalston to put flowers on the memorial for the doyen of merry andrews, the great Grimaldi.
Synonyms humorist, comedian, comedienne, comic, funny man, funny woman, wag, wit, jester
Definition of merry andrew in US English: merry andrewnounˌmerē ˈandro͞oˌmɛri ˈændru archaic A person who entertains others by means of comic antics; a clown. Example sentencesExamples - In a word, he looked exactly like the ape dressed in the habit of a merry andrew, except that he had no hair.
- Endorsed by jester, clowns, and merry andrews all over the world!
- Also in February, and with equal gravitas, the clowns of London meet annually at the Holy Trinity church in Dalston to put flowers on the memorial for the doyen of merry andrews, the great Grimaldi.
- This is similar to the definition of a ‘Jester’ who is also known as a ‘buffoon, or a merry andrew.’
Synonyms humorist, comedian, comedienne, comic, funny man, funny woman, wag, wit, jester
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