"Pickelhering" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Pickelhäring [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Pickelhering
  1. (theater) The nickname given to the comic character or stage buffoon in English comedy troupes that travelled through Germany in the 17th century. Synonyms: Jean Potage (english: its French equivalent)
    Sense id: en-Pickelhering-en-noun-ZHQfAUVI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Theater Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, theater

Alternative forms

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