zany /(zā"nē̇)/

1. Comical in a clownish or buffoonish manner; whimsically comical.

pl. Zanies

1. A merry-andrew; a buffoon.

   Then write that I may follow, and so be Thy echo, thy debtor, thy foil, thy zany.

   Preacher at once, and zany of thy age.

1. To mimic. [Obs.]

   Your part is acted; give me leave at distance To zany it.