Farceurs

/fɑːrˈsɜːrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of farceur; multiple people who write or perform farces, or multiple jokers and humorists who specialize in practical jokes and comedic situations.

Etymology

Regular French plural of 'farceur,' which entered English as a loanword. The French '-s' plural ending was retained even in English usage.

Kelly Says

Groups of farceurs in Renaissance courts were like improv comedy troupes—they'd perform elaborate practical jokes and absurd skits for nobility, often at the expense of courtiers, making them both beloved entertainers and sometimes-hated troublemakers!

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