downstage

[adv., n. doun-steyj; adj. doun-steyj]

down·stage

[adv., n. doun-steyj; adj. doun-steyj] Theater
adverb
1.
at or toward the front of the stage.
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to the front of the stage.

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Downstage is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
noun
3.
the front half of the stage.

Origin:
1895–1900; down1 + stage
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downstage (ˈdaʊnˈsteɪdʒ)
 
adv
1.  at or towards the front of the stage
 
adj
2.  of or relating to the front of the stage
 
n
3.  the front half of the stage

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