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fabliaux

/fæbˈliːoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does fabliaux mean?

noun

A short narrative poem, often bawdy and humorous, popular in medieval France.

Example

"The fabliaux of medieval France often featured clever tricksters and their misadventures."

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