Enfarce

/ɪnˈfɑːrs/ verb

Definition

To stuff or fill with farce; to fill something with bulky material or padding.

Etymology

From en- plus 'farce,' which comes from Old French 'farce' (stuffing) and Latin 'farcire' (to stuff). Related to the culinary term for seasoned stuffing.

Kelly Says

The theatrical 'farce' (a silly comedy) shares a name with the cooking term because both involve 'stuffing'—the comedy was considered the 'stuffing' between serious plays in ancient theater!

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