Scaramouch
or Scar·a·mouche
a stock character in commedia dell'arte and farce who is a cowardly braggart, easily beaten and frightened.
(lowercase) a rascal or scamp.
Origin of Scaramouch
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How to use Scaramouch in a sentence
Harlequin and Scaramouche start back, fall over their Chairs, and get up.
The Life and Death of Doctor Faustus Made into a Farce | William MountfortThe others made chorus, whilst Scaramouche smiled at him, and patted his shoulder.
Scaramouche | Rafael SabatiniScaramouche's success in the first act was more than confirmed as the performance proceeded.
Scaramouche | Rafael SabatiniAs Climene now rose to withdraw for the night, Scaramouche rose with her to light her candle.
Scaramouche | Rafael SabatiniAs for the rest of the company, they were disposed to be very kindly towards Scaramouche.
Scaramouche | Rafael Sabatini
British Dictionary definitions for Scaramouch
Scaramouche
/ (ˈskærəˌmaʊtʃ, -ˌmuːtʃ) /
a stock character who appears as a boastful coward in commedia dell'arte and farce
Origin of Scaramouch
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