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English word origin

Etymology of farse

From Medieval Latin farsa. Doublet of farce.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A vernacular paraphrase inserted into Latin liturgy.

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From Medieval Latin farsa. Doublet of farce.

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To insert vernacular paraphrases into (a Latin liturgy).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Old French farsir. Doublet of farce.

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