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Pronunciation : Buf*foon"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. bouffon (cf. It. buffone, buffo, buffa, puff of wind, vanity, nonsense, trick), fr. bouffer to puff out, because the buffoons puffed out their cheeks for the amusement of the spectators. See Buffet a blow.]
Definition : Defn: A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; a merry-andrew.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Buf*foon"
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon. "Buffoon stories." Macaulay. To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances. Melmoth.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Buf*foon"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To act the part of a buffoon. [R.]

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Buf*foon"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To treat with buffoonery. Glanvill.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913