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Travesty

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(1):

(n.) A burlesque translation or imitation of a work.

(2):

(a.) Disguised by dress so as to be ridiculous; travestied; - applied to a book or shorter composition.

(3):

(v. t.) To translate, imitate, or represent, so as to render ridiculous or ludicrous.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Travesty'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/travesty.html. 1828.
 
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