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Took the part of Feste, maybe? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clowned

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'took' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to bodily activities as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

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(Another definition for clowned that I've seen is " Acted the buffoon".)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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