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(1):

(a.) Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.

(2):

(n.) A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.

(3):

(n.) A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.

(4):

(n.) One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist.

(5):

(n.) A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Pantomime'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/pantomime.html. 1828.
 
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