Hanswurst
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A clownlike character popular in German and Austrian plays during the 18th century.
"Hanswurst, on the other hand, gained a specific profile in the early eighteenth century. As he is largely known today, in his brightly colored peasant clothing consisting of the trademark baggy yellow trousers, red suspenders, red jacket, […]"
Example
More examples"Hanswurst, on the other hand, gained a specific profile in the early eighteenth century. As he is largely known today, in his brightly colored peasant clothing consisting of the trademark baggy yellow trousers, red suspenders, red jacket, […]"
Etymology
Borrowed from German Hanswurst.
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