krvabo's definitions

hofnar

Dutch word for a Jester. A person to entertain the king by telling some lame jokes or doing something stupid.

Same as Hofnarr (German)

Also used to describe a person in Dutch Carnaval who wears some lame outfit (pointy hat, etc.) which resembles a hofnar from earlier time.

De hofnar vertelt alleen maar domme opmerkingen
(- The Jester only makes stupid remarks)

by krvabo December 29, 2007