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Meaning of Hanswurst | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A clownlike character popular in German and Austrian plays during the 18th century.

Examples

“Hanswurst, on the other hand, gained a specific profile in the early eighteenth century. As he is largely known today, in his brightly colored peasant clothing consisting of the trademark baggy yellow trousers, red suspenders, red jacket, […]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

hant Hant's Harbour Hantai hantavirus Hănțești Hanthorpe