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   harlequinade

   /ˌhɑːlɪkwɪˈneɪd/

   noun

   • 1. the section of a traditional pantomime in which Harlequin played a leading role. historical
   • 2. a piece of foolish or ridiculous behaviour. dated

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French arlequinade, from (h)arlequin (see harlequin).

   Scrabble Points: 25

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