ZANY

n. v.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A merry-andrew; a buffoon. Then write that I may follow, and so be Thy echo, thy debtor, thy foil, thy zany. Donne. Preacher at once, and zany of thy age. Pope.

2.
v.

To mimic. [Obs.] Your part is acted; give me leave at distance To zany it. Massinger.


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