1. (n.) A man of coarse nature and manners; an awkward fellow; an ill-bred person; a boor.

2. (n.) One who works upon the soil; a rustic; a churl.

3. (n.) The fool or buffoon in a play, circus, etc.

4. (v. i.) To act as a clown; -- with it.

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