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noun
comedy that depends on physical action, broadly humorous or farcical situations, and often bawdy or vulgar jokes.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of low comedy
First recorded in 1600–10
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low comedy
noun
comedy characterized by slapstick and physical action
Derived forms of low comedy
low comedian, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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