First Known Use: 14th century
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1farce
verb \ˈfärs\
farcedfarc·ing
Definition of FARCE
transitive verb
1
: stuff
2
: to improve as if by stuffing
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Origin of FARCE
Middle English farsen, from Anglo-French farsir, from Latin farcire
2farce
noun
: a funny play or movie about ridiculous situations and events
: the style of humor that occurs in a farce
: something that is so bad that it is seen as ridiculous
Full Definition of FARCE
1
: a savory stuffing : forcemeat
2
: a light dramatic composition marked by broadly satirical comedy and improbable plot
3
: the broad humor characteristic of farce
4
: an empty or patently ridiculous act, proceeding, or situation <the trial became a farce>
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Origin of FARCE
Middle English farse, from Middle French farce, from Vulgar Latin *farsa, from Latin, feminine of farsus, past participle of farcire
First Known Use: 14th century
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farce
noun \ˈfärs\
Definition of FARCE for Kids
: something that is ridiculous <Instead of being fair, the trial was a farce.>
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