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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff è un personaggio noto delle opere di Shakespeare."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fictional character in Shakespeare's plays, known for his joviality, wit, and love of indulgence.
"Falstaff is often seen as a symbol of the folly and excess of human nature." - 2
A term used to describe a person who is overweight and jovial, often with a penchant for drinking.
"His friends affectionately called him Falstaff due to his love for feasting and merriment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Falstaff' is derived from the character created by William Shakespeare in the late 16th century, appearing in 'Henry IV' and 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'. The name itself may have roots in Middle English, combining 'fall' and 'staff', possibly referring to a man who has fallen from grace or status.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Falstaff" is said worldwide
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Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff est un personnage emblématique de Shakespeare."
Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff ist eine berühmte Figur in Shakespeares Werken."
Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff è un personaggio noto delle opere di Shakespeare."
Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff es un personaje icónico de las obras de Shakespeare."
Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff é um personagem famoso nas obras de Shakespeare."
फालस्टाफ
Transliteration: Phālasṭāfa
"फालस्टाफ शेक्सपियर के नाटकों का एक प्रसिद्ध पात्र है।"
法尔斯塔夫
Transliteration: Fǎ'ěrsītǎfū
"法尔斯塔夫是莎士比亚作品中的一个著名角色。"
팔스타프
Transliteration: Palseutapeu
"팔스타프는 셰익스피어 작품에서 유명한 캐릭터입니다."
ファルスタッフ
Transliteration: Farusutaffu
"ファルスタッフはシェイクスピアの作品に登場する有名なキャラクターです。"
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