PERSONAGE


Meaning of PERSONAGE in English

-s( ə )nij, -nēj noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French personnage, from persone, personne person + -age — more at person

1.

a. archaic : the physical form or appearance of a person : form, bearing, and stature of one's body

b. obsolete : a person of specified bodily form or makeup

2.

a. obsolete : a representation of a human being

b. : the human figure as an element in design (as for a tapestry)

3. : a person of rank, note, or distinction : an eminent man or woman ; especially : one distinguished for presence and personal power

fast becoming a personage

4. obsolete : one's self, personality, or personal identity : one's character or status as an individual

5. : a dramatic, fictional, or historical character ; also : a character as assumed or represented : impersonation

6. : a human individual : a person not meriting specific identification

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.