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rabelaisian

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Rab⋅e⋅lai⋅si⋅an

  [rab-uh-ley-zee-uhn, -zhuhn]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or suggesting François Rabelais, whose work is characterized by broad, coarse humor and keen satire.
–noun
2. a person who admires or studies the works of Rabelais.
Origin:
1855–60; Rabelais + -ian
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Rab·e·lai·si·an   (rāb'ə-lā'zē-ən, -zhən)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to Rabelais or his works.

  2. Characterized by coarse humor or bold caricature.

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Rabelaisian 
1817, from François Rabelais (c.1490-1553), whose writings "are distinguished by exuberance of imagination and language combined with extravagance and coarseness of humor and satire." [OED]
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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