- miracle play
- noun Date: 1602 1. a medieval drama based on episodes from the life of a saint or martyr 2. mystery play
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miracle play
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Miracle play — Miracle Mir a*cle, n. [F., fr. L. miraculum, fr. mirari to wonder. See {Marvel}, and cf. {Mirror}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A wonder or wonderful thing. [1913 Webster] That miracle and queen of genus. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically: An event or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
miracle play — ► NOUN ▪ a mystery play … English terms dictionary
miracle play — n. any of a class of medieval religious dramas dealing with events in the lives of the saints: cf. MYSTERY PLAY … English World dictionary
miracle play — a medieval dramatic form dealing with religious subjects such as Biblical stories or saints lives, usually presented in a series or cycle by the craft guilds. Cf. morality play, mystery play. [1850 55] * * * Type of vernacular drama performed in… … Universalium
miracle play — noun a medieval play representing episodes from the life of a saint or martyr • Hypernyms: ↑play, ↑drama, ↑dramatic play * * * ˈmiracle play 7 [miracle play] noun = ↑ … Useful english dictionary
miracle play — Synonyms and related words: Grand Guignol, Passion play, Tom show, antimasque, audience success, ballet, bomb, broadcast drama, burlesque show, charade, cliff hanger, closet drama, comedy drama, critical success, daytime serial, dialogue,… … Moby Thesaurus
miracle play — mir′acle play n. lit. a medieval drama based on a Bible story, a saint s life, or the like, usu. presented as part of a series or cycle Compare morality play mystery play • Etymology: 1850–55 … From formal English to slang
Miracle play — In strict usage, a play about saintly or eucharistic miracles; also used more generally for biblical drama and *mystery plays. Cf. Morality play; Nicholas, Guild of St … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
miracle play — noun a mystery play … English new terms dictionary
miracle play — /ˈmɪrəkəl pleɪ/ (say miruhkuhl play) noun a medieval dramatic form dealing with religious subjects such as biblical stories or saints lives, usually presented in a series or cycle by the craft guilds …
