Hanswurst

English

Alternative forms

• Hans Wurst

Noun

Hanswurst (plural Hanswursts)

1. A clown-like character popular in German and Austrian plays during the 18th century, sometimes called the pickled-herring.

See also

• Harlequin
• Jack Pudding
• Jean Potage
• Macaroni
• Pickelharing

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German

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Noun

Hanswurst m (genitive Hanswurstes, plural Hanswurste)

1. Hanswurst

Further reading

• “Hanswurst” in Duden online