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archimime

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɑːkɪmaɪm/

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noun

Meaning 1

The chief jester or mimic who would imitate the dead person as part of ancient Roman funeral processions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1658: The Archimime or Jester attending the Funerall train, and imitating the speeches, gesture, and manners of the deceased, was too light for such solemnities — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 37)

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History

Etymology

From Latin archimimus, from Ancient Greek ἀρχίμῖμος (arkhímîmos).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: arquimimo — chief jester or mimic