English

Alternative forms

• Hans Wurst

Noun

Hanswurst ‎(plural Hanswursts)

1. A clown-like character popular in German and Austrian plays during the 18th century, sometimes called the pickled-herring.

See also

• Harlequin
• Jack Pudding
• Jean Potage
• Macaroni
• Pickelharing

German

Noun

Hanswurst

1. Hanswurst