There is no mercy here, Pinocchio. I have spared you. Harlequin must burn in your place. I am hungry and my dinner must be cooked.
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Harlequin
/ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/
Synonyms for "harlequin" (149 found)
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Noun(8 words)
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Clowns began appearing in the form we recognize today in the 17th century, as a character known as a harlequin. They were common in European theater, and played a character who acted foolish or played tricks.
Source: tatoeba (6331918)
A harlequin wore colorful clothing and covered his face with a mask to protect his identity.
Source: tatoeba (6331919)
Josh Helston glittered in the morning sunshine like a harlequin in a limelight, for he was spangled from head to foot with the loose silvery scales of the pilchards caught during the night, and on many another night during the past few weeks.
Source: tatoeba (11959738)
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