CLOWN
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Clown (kloun), n. [Cf. Icel. klunni a clumsy, boorish fellow, North Fries. kl&ö;nne clown, dial. Sw. klunn log, Dan. klunt log, block, and E. clump, n.] 1. A man of coarse nature and manners; an awkward fellow; an ill-bred person; a boor. Sir P. Sidney.
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2. One who works upon the soil; a rustic; a churl.
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The clown, the child of nature, without guile.
Cowper.
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3. The fool or buffoon in a play, circus, etc.
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The clown shall make those laugh whose lungs are tickle o'the sere.
Shak.
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Clown, v. i. To act as a clown; -- with it. [Obs.]
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Beshrew me, he clowns it properly indeed.
B. Jonson.
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