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Pantomime
Pronunciation : Pan"to*mime
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F., fr. L. pantomimus, Gr. pantomimo. See Mimic.]
Definition : 1. A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor. [Obs.]
2. One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist. [He] saw a pantomime perform so well that he could follow the performance from the action alone. Tylor.
3. A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.
4. A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pan"to*mime
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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