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(dated) An individual, usually a buffoon, who strolls or carries a monkey around for exhibition.

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ape-bearer

Source Word

ape-bearer

dated

(dated) An individual, usually a buffoon, who strolls or carries a monkey around for exhibition.

Japanese Meaning

(古語) 見世物として猿を連れ歩き、披露する役の人物。

At the village fête, the ape-bearer ambled through the crowd, drawing chuckles and coins for his mischievous companion.

村の祭りで、猿を連れて見世物にする古風な猿引きが群衆の間をのんびり歩き、そのいたずら好きな相棒によって笑い声と小銭を集めていた。

Sense（1）

(dated) An individual, usually a buffoon, who strolls or carries a monkey around for exhibition.

Vices I would say (Sir.) I know this man well, he hath bene since an Ape-bearer, […]

ape-bearers

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