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Farce, n. [F. farce, from L.
farsus (also sometimes farctus), p. p. pf
farcire. See Farce, v. t.]
1. (Cookery) Stuffing, or mixture of
viands, like that used on dressing a fowl; forcemeat.

2. A low style of comedy; a dramatic
composition marked by low humor, generally written with little regard
to regularity or method, and abounding with ludicrous incidents and
expressions.

Farce is that in poetry which "grotesque" is in
a picture: the persons and action of a farce are all
unnatural, and the manners false.

3. Ridiculous or empty show; as, a mere
farce. "The farce of state." Pope.

Farce"ment (?), n. Stuffing;
forcemeat. [Obs.]

They spoil a good dish with . . . unsavory
farcements.

Far"ci*cal (?), a. Pertaining to
farce; appropriated to farce; ludicrous; unnatural; unreal.


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