playbill

English

noun
Definitions
  • A poster advertising a theatrical performance.
  • A program/programme/pamphlet for a theatrical performance.

Etymology

Compound from English play + English bill (note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list).

Origin

English

bill

Gloss

note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list

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