"clownship" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From clown + -ship. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|clown|ship}} clown + -ship Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} clownship (uncountable)
  1. The role or art of a clown. Tags: uncountable
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