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clown

1. clown \'klau.n\ n [perh. fr. MF coulon settler, fr. L colonus colonist, 
   farmer - mo]re at COLONY 1: FARMER, COUNTRYMAN  2: a rude ill-bred person : 
   BOOR  3a: a fool, jester, or comedian in a play or other entertainment; 
   specif  : a grotesquely dressed comedy performer in a circus 3b: one who 
   habitually plays the buffoon : JOKER 
2. clown vi : to act as a clown