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41burlesque — [bər lesk′] n. [Fr < It burlesco < burla, a jest, mockery] 1. any broadly comic or satirical imitation, as of a writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; parody ☆ 2. a sort of vaudeville characterized by low comedy, striptease acts, etc.… …
42mime — [mīm] n. [L mimus < Gr mimos, imitator, actor] 1. an ancient Greek or Roman farce, in which people and events were mimicked and burlesqued 2. the representation of an action, character, mood, etc. by means of gestures and actions rather than… …
43burlesque — n., adj., & v. n. 1 a comic imitation, esp. in parody of a dramatic or literary work. b a performance or work of this kind. c bombast, mock seriousness. 2 US a variety show, often including striptease. adj. of or in the nature of burlesque. v.tr …
44feast of fools — Usage: usually capitalized both Fs Etymology: translation of Medieval Latin festum stultorum : a medieval burlesque festival held especially in France usually on the feast of the Circumcision (January l), a prominent feature being mummeries such… …
45bur|lesqu´er — bur|lesque «bur LEHSK», noun, verb, lesqued, lesqu|ing, adjective. –n. 1. a) a story, play, or essay, that treats a serious subject ridiculously, or a trivial subject as if it were important: »Mark Twain s story, “A Connecticut Yankee in King… …
46bur|lesque´ly — bur|lesque «bur LEHSK», noun, verb, lesqued, lesqu|ing, adjective. –n. 1. a) a story, play, or essay, that treats a serious subject ridiculously, or a trivial subject as if it were important: »Mark Twain s story, “A Connecticut Yankee in King… …
47bur|lesque — «bur LEHSK», noun, verb, lesqued, lesqu|ing, adjective. –n. 1. a) a story, play, or essay, that treats a serious subject ridiculously, or a trivial subject as if it were important: »Mark Twain s story, “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur s Court …
