Pantalone

Proper noun

Meaning

Pantalone (plural Pantalones)

A surname from Italian.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Anagrams

nanoplate pantaleon

Examples

Allardyce Nicoll : The World of Harlequin, a Critical Study of the Commedia Dell'arte, p.44 In a commedia comedy, many zanni or lazzi routines will begin by an action delivered by Pantalone himself. Source: Internet

Because of his skinny legs, Pantalone is portrayed wearing trousers rather than knee- breeches (which Jaques refers to as "his youthful hose, well sav'd, a world too wide/For his shrunk shank"). Source: Internet

John Rudlin: Commedia Dell'arte: An Actor's Handbook, p.182 With his sinister and often inhumane treatment towards his fellows, Pantalone is perceived to be a pivotal part of commedia. Source: Internet

Pantalone never forgets a deal and his merit is based on actions, not words. Source: Internet

Pantalone is presented either as a widower or bachelor, and despite his age, makes numerous passes at the women within the commedia world, "though he is always rejected". Source: Internet

Stance The traditional Pantalone stance is that of a hunch-backed old man. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pantalette pantaletted pantalettes pantaloon pantalooned pantaloonery