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PAN'TOMIME, n. [L. pantomimus; Gr. all, and a mimic.]
PAN'TOMIME, a. Representing only in mute action.
A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many
parts; also, any actor.
[Obs.] One who acts his part by gesticulation or
dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist.
[He] saw a pantomime perform so well that he could follow the performance from the action alone. Tylor. A dramatic representation by actors who use
only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.
A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of
which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by
Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.
Representing only
in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.
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