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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The character or performances of a pantaloon; buffoonery. dated, uncountable, usually

   "The clownery and pantaloonery of these pantomimes have clean passed out of my head"

2. 2
   Materials used to make pantaloons. dated, uncountable, usually

Example

More examples

"The clownery and pantaloonery of these pantomimes have clean passed out of my head"

Etymology

From pantaloon + -ery.

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