Equilibrist

noun

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Noun

1
A tightrope walker. archaic

Synonyms

acrobat aerialist clown flier flyer juggler

Etymology

First attested in the mid 18th century. From French équilibriste, from équilibre (“balance”).

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tightrope walker

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