| Pantomime (pantomime) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Pan"to*mime |
| [F., fr. L.
pantomimus, Gr. (?), lit., all-imitating; (?), (?), all + (?)
to imitate: cf. It. pantomimo. See Mimic.] |
A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many
parts; also, any actor.
One who acts his part by gesticulation or
dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist.
A dramatic representation by actors who use
only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.
A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of
which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by
Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.
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| Pantomime (pantomime) |
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| a. | |
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| Pan"to*mime |
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Representing only
in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.
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