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   harlequin

   /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/

   noun

   • 1. a mute character in traditional pantomime, typically masked and dressed in a diamond-patterned costume.
   • ▪ a stock comic character in Italian commedia dell'arte. historical
   • 2. a small duck of fast-flowing streams around the Arctic and North Pacific, the male having mainly grey-blue plumage with bold white markings.

   adjective

   • 1. in varied colours; variegated.

   Word Origin late 16th century: from obsolete French, from earlier Herlequin (or Hellequin), the name of the leader of a legendary troop of demon horsemen; perhaps ultimately related to Old English Herla cyning ‘King Herla’, a mythical figure sometimes identified with Woden.

   Scrabble Points: 21

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2. thedramateacher.com › encyclopaedia-of-comedyEncyclopaedia Of Comedy: 30 Hilarious Entries | The Drama Teacher

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Characters like Harlequin and Columbina remain popular today, embodying the spirit of Commedia in modern contexts. Plays such as Carlo Goldoni’s “Servant of Two Masters” and Molière’s incorporation of Commedia elements into his French comedies illustrate the adaptation and evolution of Commedia dell’Arte conventions into scripted theatre.