01 n. A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.
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A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.[Obs.]
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One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist; a mime.“[He] saw a pantomime perform so well that he could follow the performance from the action alone.” — Tylor.
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A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; a depiction of an event, narrative, or situation using only gestures and bodily movements, without speaking; hence, dumb show, generally.
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A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.