Clown

klown, n. a rustic or country-fellow: one with the rough manners of a countryman: an ill-bred fellow: a fool or buffoon.— ns. Clown′ery , a clown's performance; Clown′ing , acting the clown.— adj. Clown′ish , of or like a clown: coarse and awkward: rustic.— adv. Clown′ishly .— ns. Clown′ishne ; Clown′ship . [Prob. conn. with Clod , and Clot .]