farse

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obsolete variant of farce

farse

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noun

ˈfärs

plural -s

: an interpolation (as an explanatory phrase) inserted in a liturgical formula

usually : an addition or paraphrase, often in the vulgar language, formerly permitted in the sung portions of the Mass

farse

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transitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

: to amplify (a liturgical formula) by interpolation : insert a farse in

also : to interpolate (a farse)

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Medieval Latin farsa, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin farsa forcemeat

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