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pageant — noun Etymology: Middle English pagyn, padgeant, literally, scene of a play, from Anglo French pagine, pagent, from Medieval Latin pagina, perhaps from Latin, page Date: 14th century 1. a. a mere show ; pretense b. an ostentatious display 2. show … New Collegiate Dictionary
pageant — pageanteer, n. pageantic /peuh jan tik/, adj. /paj euhnt/, n. 1. an elaborate public spectacle illustrative of the history of a place, institution, or the like, often given in dramatic form or as a procession of colorful floats. 2. a costumed… … Universalium
pageant — [ padʒ(ə)nt] noun 1》 an entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene. 2》 (also beauty pageant) N. Amer. a beauty contest. 3》 historical a scene erected on a fixed stage… … English new terms dictionary
pageant — pag•eant [[t]ˈpædʒ ənt[/t]] n. 1) an elaborate costumed procession or parade, often with floats, forming part of public or social festivities 2) an elaborate public spectacle illustrative of the history of a place, institution, or the like 3)… … From formal English to slang
pageant — /ˈpædʒənt / (say pajuhnt) noun 1. an elaborate public spectacle, whether processional or at some fitting spot, illustrative of the history of a place, institution, or other subject. 2. a costumed procession, masque, allegorical tableau, or the… …
pageant — [paj′ənt] n. [ME pagent (with unhistoric t) < earlier pagyn < Anglo L pagina, scene displayed on a stage, stage < L, PAGE1] 1. Historical a) an individual scene in a medieval mystery play b) any of a series of movable outdoor platforms… … English World dictionary
pageant — n. 1 a a brilliant spectacle, esp. an elaborate parade. b a spectacular procession, or play performed in the open, illustrating historical events. c a tableau etc. on a fixed stage or moving vehicle. 2 an empty or specious show. Etymology: ME… … Useful english dictionary
pagyant — pagyant, pagyn obs. ff. pageant, pagine … Useful english dictionary
