Pantomime (?), n. [F., fr. L. pantomimus, Gr. &unr_;, lit., all-imitating; pa^s, pantos, all + &unr_; to imitate: cf. It. pantomimo. See Mimic.] 1. A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor. [Obs.][1913 Webster]
2. One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist; a mime.[1913 Webster]
[He] saw a pantomime perform so well that he could follow the performance from the action alone.
3. A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; a depiction of an event, narrative, or situation using only gestures and bodily movements, without speaking; hence, dumb show, generally.[1913 Webster +PJC]
4. A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.[1913 Webster]
Pantomime, a. Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.[1913 Webster]