"Hanswurst" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Hanswursts [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from German Hanswurst. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Hanswurst}} German Hanswurst Head templates: {{en-noun}} Hanswurst (plural Hanswursts)
  1. (theater) A clownlike character popular in German and Austrian plays during the 18th century. Categories (topical): Theater Synonyms: Hans Wurst Related terms: Harlequin, Jack Pudding, Jean Potage, Macaroni, Pickelhering
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