n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English farse, from Middle French farce, from Vulgar Latin *farsa, from Latin, feminine of farsus, past participle of farcire
Date: 14th century
1 : a savory stuffing : FORCEMEAT
2 : a light dramatic composition marked by broadly satirical comedy and improbable plot
3 : the broad humor characteristic of farce or pretense
4 a : ridiculous or empty show b : MOCKERY <the enforcement of this law became a farce >