ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Clownship

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Clownship is a noun meaning The role or art of a clown.

Meaning

The role or art of a clown.

Example Sentences

When the miracle plays became too comic for the taste of the bishops, a generation of lay showmen carried on the tradition of clownship. The combination of showman and dramatist did not outlive the Elizabethans; […]

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include clowndom, clowncore, cliquedom, coulrophilia, circus, cockalane.

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