Definition of pun

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Pun (n.) A play on words which have the same sound but different meanings; an expression in which two different applications of a word present an odd or ludicrous idea; a kind of quibble or equivocation.

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Brompicrin :: Brompicrin (n.) A pungent colorless explosive liquid, CNO2Br3, analogous to and resembling chlorpicrin..
Pricking :: Pricking (n.) The act of piercing or puncturing with a sharp point.
Finespun :: Finespun (a.) Spun so as to be fine; drawn to a fine thread; attenuated; hence, unsubstantial; visionary; as, finespun theories..
Serve :: Serve (v. t.) To pass or spend, as time, esp. time of punishment; as, to serve a term in prison..
Longspun :: Longspun (a.) Spun out, or extended, to great length; hence, long-winded; tedious..
Cob :: Cob (v. t.) To punish by striking on the buttocks with a strap, a flat piece of wood, or the like..
Electro-puncturation :: Electro-puncturation (n.) Alt. of Electro-puncturin.
Punto :: Punto (n.) A point or hit.
Butcherly :: Butcherly (a.) Like a butcher; without compunction; savage; bloody; inhuman; fell.
Pungent :: Pungent (v. t.) Causing a sharp sensation, as of the taste, smell, or feelings; pricking; biting; acrid; as, a pungent spice..
Punt :: Punt (v. i.) To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble..
Appeal :: Appeal (v. t.) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public..
Convict :: Convict (n.) A person proved guilty of a crime alleged against him; one legally convicted or sentenced to punishment for some crime.
Sikhs :: Sikhs (n. pl.) A religious sect noted for warlike traits, founded in the Punjab at the end of the 15th century..
Punctualist :: Punctualist (n.) One who is very exact in observing forms and ceremonies.
Rosemary :: Rosemary (n.) A labiate shrub (Rosmarinus officinalis) with narrow grayish leaves, growing native in the southern part of France, Spain, and Italy, also in Asia Minor and in China. It has a fragrant smell, and a warm, pungent, bitterish taste. It is used in cookery, perfumery, etc., and is an emblem of fidelity or constancy..
Reprobate :: Reprobate (v. t.) To abandon to punishment without hope of pardon.
Spulzie :: Spuller (n.) One employed to inspect yarn, to see that it is well spun, and fit for the loom..
Punkin :: Punkin (n.) A pumpkin.
Acupuncture :: Acupuncture (n.) Pricking with a needle; a needle prick.
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