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    merry andrew

    noun

    • 1. a person who entertains others by means of comic antics; a clown. archaic

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › merry-andrewMerry-andrew Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MERRY-ANDREW is a person who clowns publicly.

  3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMERRY-ANDREW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. a joker, clown, or buffoon. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C17: original reference of Andrew unexplained. merry-andrew in American English. (ˈmɛriˈænˌdru ) noun. a buffoon; clown. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › merry-andrewMERRY-ANDREW Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Merry-andrew definition: a clown; buffoon.. See examples of MERRY-ANDREW used in a sentence.

  5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › Merry_AndrewMerry Andrew - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 27, 2024 · Merry Andrew (plural Merry Andrews) (idiomatic) A person who clowns publicly; a buffoon; an entertainer's assistant.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › merry-andrewMerry-andrew - definition of merry-andrew by The Free Dictionary

    Define merry-andrew. merry-andrew synonyms, merry-andrew pronunciation, merry-andrew translation, English dictionary definition of merry-andrew. n. A clown; a buffoon.

  7. ultimatelexicon.com › definitions › mMerry-Andrew - Definition, Usage & Quiz | Ultimate Lexicon

    Definition of Merry-Andrew. Merry-Andrew: A term used to describe a person who amuses others by clowning, joking, or behaving in a silly manner. Etymology. The term Merry-Andrew originates from the 17th century, likely rooted in the practice of itinerant entertainers or jesters. While the exact origin is unclear, it is believed to have emerged ...

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordAll content related to 'merry-andrew' - Collins Online Dictionary

    All you need to know about "MERRY-ANDREW" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › merry-andrew_nmerry-andrew noun & adjective - Oxford English Dictionary

    OED's earliest evidence for merry-andrew is from 1677, in the writing of William Sherlock, Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist. From a proper name, combined with an English element.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'merry-andrew' - Collins Online ...

    A complete guide to the word "MERRY-ANDREW": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. premium-oxforddictionaries-com.libproxy.ucl.ac.uk › definition › englishmerry andrew - definition of merry andrew in English from the...

    Definition of merry andrew in English: cite. merry andrew Pronunciation: /ˌmɛrɪ ˈandruː/ noun archaic. a person who entertains others by means of comic antics; a clown. ...