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Definition of Pageant
1. Noun. An elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes.
2. Noun. A rich and spectacular ceremony.
Definition of Pageant
1. n. A theatrical exhibition; a spectacle.
2. a. Of the nature of a pageant; spectacular.
3. v. t. To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
Definition of Pageant
1. Noun. An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume. ¹
2. Noun. A spectacular ceremony. ¹
3. Noun. A beauty pageant. ¹
4. Verb. To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pageant
1. an elaborate public spectacle [n -S]
Medical Definition of Pageant
1. 1. A theatrical exhibition; a spectacle. "A pageant truly played." "To see sad pageants of men's miseries." (Spenser) 2. An elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainmeut of a distinguished personage, or of the public; a show, spectacle, or display. "The gaze of fools, and pageant of a day !" (Pope) "We love the man, the paltry pageant you." (Cowper) Origin: OE. Pagent, pagen, originally, a movable scaffold or stage, hence, what was exhibited on it, fr. LL. Pagina, akin to pangere to fasten; cf. L. Pagina page, leaf, slab, compaginare to join together, compages a joining together, structure. See Pact, Page of a book. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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