Category:Pantomime

Pan"to*mime, n. Etym: [f., fr. L. pantomimus, gr. pantomimo. See Mimic.]

1. A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any Actor. [obs.]

2. One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without Speaking; a pantomimist. [he] saw a pantomime perform so well that he could follow the Performance from the action alone. Tylor.

3. A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, Dumb show, generally.

4. A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as Well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by clown, harlequin, Etc., are features.

Pantomime Pan"to*mime, a.

Defn: representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime Dance.