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Eiron
In the theatre of ancient Greece, the eirōn ( , “dissembler”) was one of various stock characters in comedy. The usually succeeded by bringing down his braggart opponent (the "boaster") by understating his own abilities. The eiron lends his name to the related concept of irony.
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In the theatre of ancient Greece, the eirōn ( , “dissembler”) was one of various stock characters in comedy. The usually succeeded by bringing down his braggart opponent (the "boaster") by understating his own abilities. The eiron lends his name to the related concept of irony.
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