Etymology

persona muta

Today it means: A nonspeaking role, a silent actor. Full definition →

First used early 18th c.Latin mūta persōna
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The story

  1. Latin · derived frommūta persōna“silent character”
  2. English todaypersona muta

From Latin mūta persōna (“silent character”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from early 18th c. A nonspeaking role, a silent actor.

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