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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Phālasṭāfa
"फालस्टाफ शेक्सपियर के नाटकों में एक प्रसिद्ध पात्र है।"
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2 senses- 1
A fictional character in Shakespeare's plays, particularly known for his role in 'Henry IV' and 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'.
"Falstaff is often regarded as one of Shakespeare's most memorable comic characters." - 2
A term used to describe a person who is jovial and indulgent, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner.
"His Falstaffian personality made him the life of every party."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Falstaff' is derived from the Middle English 'Falsestaff', which means 'false staff'. It is associated with the character created by William Shakespeare in the late 16th century, representing a comedic, roguish figure who embodies the spirit of revelry and excess.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Phalstaff" is said worldwide
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Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff est un personnage emblématique de Shakespeare."
Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff ist eine der bekanntesten Figuren von Shakespeare."
Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff è un personaggio famoso delle opere di Shakespeare."
Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff es un personaje icónico de Shakespeare."
Falstaff
Transliteration: Falstaff
"Falstaff é um personagem famoso nas obras de Shakespeare."
फालस्टाफ
Transliteration: Phālasṭāfa
"फालस्टाफ शेक्सपियर के नाटकों में एक प्रसिद्ध पात्र है।"
法尔斯塔夫
Transliteration: Fǎ'ěrsītǎfū
"法尔斯塔夫是莎士比亚作品中的一个著名角色。"
팔스타프
Transliteration: Palseutapeu
"팔스타프는 셰익스피어의 작품에서 유명한 캐릭터입니다."
ファルスタッフ
Transliteration: Farusutaffu
"ファルスタッフはシェイクスピアの作品に登場する有名なキャラクターです。"
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