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Mimic

MIM'IC MIM'ICAL, a. [L. mimus, mimicus; Gr. to imitate.] 1. Imitative; inclined to imitate or to ape; having the practice or habit of imitating. Man is of all creatures the most mimical in gestures, speech, _c...

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MIM'IC

MIM'ICAL, a. [L. mimus, mimicus; Gr. to imitate.]

1. Imitative; inclined to imitate or to ape; having the practice or habit of imitating.

Man is of all creatures the most mimical in gestures, speech, _c.

2. Consisting of imitation; as mimic gestures.

Mimic implies often something droll or ludicrous, or less dignified than imitative.

MIM'IC, n. One who imitates or mimics; a buffoon who attempts to excite laughter or derision by acting or speaking in the manner of another.

1. A mean or servile imitator.

Of France the mimic, and of Spain the prey.

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