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  1. 1. n. A merry-andrew; a buffoon. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To mimic. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. ludicrous, foolish Source: wordnet
  4. 4. adj. like a clown Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool Source: wordnet
  7. 7. A merry-andrew; a buffoon.Then write that I may follow, and so be Thy echo, thy debtor, thyfoil, thy zany. Donne.Preacher at once, and zany of thy age. Pope. Source: adambom
  8. 8. j:100 n. a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect Source: ecdict

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