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spear-carrier

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spear-car·ri·er (spîrkr-r)
n.
1. A minor member of an operatic or dramatic cast, usually having no speaking part.
2. One whose presence or performance has little effect on an occurrence, group, or organization.


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Such later twentieth-century British spear-carriers were accorded a surprise appearance.
King Lear" was the first play Cronin ever acted in - he was a spear-carrier when he was in college himself - but not until now has he played the title role.
If I'd known that back then I would have knocked technical drawing on the head and signed up to become a young Romeo, understudy for young Romeo, spear-carrier for young Romeo, I don't care, just let me in on the Romeo action.
 
 
 
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