Merry Andrew
Merry Andrew · Merry Andrews
A person who clowns publiclyA person who clowns publicly; a buffoon; an entertainer's assistant.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic)A person who clowns publicly; a buffoon; an entertainer's assistant.
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
Origin
Originally associated with a specific act at Bartholomew Fair; later said to have come froOriginally associated with a specific act at Bartholomew Fair; later said to have come from the name of Andrew Boorde.
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