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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.

Equivalents

Deutsch Hanswurst

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.
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See also

hant Hant's Harbour Hantai hantavirus Hănțești Hanthorpe

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