merry-andrew

A form of Merry Andrew — A person who clowns publicly; a buffoon; an entertainer's assistant.

Meanings

nounmerry-andrew (plural merry-andrews)

plural merry-andrews

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Merry Andrew; clown; buffoon.

Synonyms & antonyms

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