DROLL


Meaning of DROLL in English

[ drəʊl ]

■ adjective amusing in a strange or quaint way.

■ noun archaic a jester; a buffoon.

Derivatives

~ery noun

~ness noun

~y 'drəʊlli adverb

Origin

C17: from Fr. drôle , perh. from MDu. ~e 'imp, goblin'.

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