farceuse

noun

far·​ceuse
(ˈ)fär¦sərz,
-¦sə̄z,
-¦süz,
-¦səz
plural -s
: a woman who is a farceur
especially : an actress skilled in playing farce

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of farceur

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“Farceuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farceuse. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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