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fabliau

/ˈfæb.lɪ.əʊ/

/ˈfæb.li.aʊ/

Translations

fabliaunoun

fabliaux

/ˈfæb.lɪ.əʊ/

/ˈfæb.li.aʊ/

The medieval fabliau often contained humorous and satirical elements.

Средневековое фаблио часто содержало юмористические и сатирические элементы.

Synonyms

fabliaunoun

A short metrical tale, usually humorous and often ribald or satirical, popular in medieval France.

The fabliau was a popular form of entertainment in medieval courts, often poking fun at the clergy and nobility.