Tartuffe Definition

tärtyo͝of; Fr tȧptüf
noun
The title character, a religious hypocrite, of a satirical comedy (1664-69) by Molière.
Webster's New World
A hypocrite.
Webster's New World
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Singular:
tartuffe
Plural:
tartuffes

Origin of Tartuffe

  • French, from the protagonist Tartuffe in the play of the same name by Molière

    From Wiktionary

  • After the protagonist of Tartuffe , a play by Molière

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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