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The Two Noble Kinsmen · Character

Bavian

A character in the morris dance, possibly a fool or baboon.

minor

Also known as the Bavian, The Bavian

First appearance: act iii scene v

See Bavian in act iii scene vBook page

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FCFirst CountrymanGEGerroldPAPalamonGAGaolerTHTheseusBABavian

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See Bavian in act iii scene v