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Pantomime (?), n. [F., fr. L. pantomimus, Gr. , lit., all-imitating; πᾶς, παντός, all +  to imitate: cf. It. pantomimo. See Mimic.]
    1. A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor. [Obs.]

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    2. One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist; a mime.

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    [He] saw a pantomime perform so well that he could follow the performance from the action alone. Tylor.

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    3. A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; a depiction of an event, narrative, or situation using only gestures and bodily movements, without speaking; hence, dumb show, generally.

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    4. A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.

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Pantomime, a. Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, “a pantomime dance”.

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