Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

Select the correct meaning for the word 'Merry-Andrew'

  1. A jovial woman

  2. Man who clowns in public

  3. Husband of a scornful lady

  4. A happy person
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A 'Merry-Andrew' is an archaic term for a clown or buffoon - specifically a man who performs comic antics in public to entertain others. The term derives from 'Andrew' + 'merry' and historically referred to court jesters or circus clowns. The other options incorrectly attribute positive attributes or unrelated meanings.

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