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noun
1.
a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, especially one that travels about.
verb (used without object)
2.
to travel as a member of a theatrical company; barnstorm.
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Troupes
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
troupe
1825, "company, band," from Fr. troupe, from M.Fr. troupe "company" (see troop). Trouper is "actor or performer in a theatrical troupe;" transf. sense of "reliable, uncomplaining person" is attested from 1959 (but the first recorded reference describes the usage as "old-fashioned").
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