Definition of jest

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Jest (n.) A deed; an action; a gest.

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Joke :: "Joke (n.) Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes..
Serious :: Serious (a.) Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.
Majestic :: Majestic (a.) Possessing or exhibiting majesty; of august dignity, stateliness, or imposing grandeur; lofty; noble; grand..
Jocularity :: Jocularity (n.) Jesting; merriment.
Jest :: Jest (n.) A mask; a pageant; an interlude.
Joke :: "Joke (v. i.) To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest..
Jest :: "Jest (n.) Something done or said in order to amuse; a joke; a witticism; a jocose or sportive remark or phrase. See Synonyms under Jest, v. i..
Style :: Style (v. t.) Mode or phrase by which anything is formally designated; the title; the official designation of any important body; mode of address; as, the style of Majesty..
Buffoonery :: Buffoonery (n.) The arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures..
Buffoonish :: Buffoonish (a.) Like a buffoon; consisting in low jests or gestures.
Jest :: Jest (v. i.) The object of laughter or sport; a laughingstock.
Jesting :: Jesting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Jes.
Nugae :: Nugae (n. pl.) Trifles; jests.
Mock :: Mock (v. i.) To make sport contempt or in jest; to speak in a scornful or jeering manner.
Motley :: Motley (n.) Hence, a jester, a fool..
Majesty :: Majesty (n.) The dignity and authority of sovereign power; quality or state which inspires awe or reverence; grandeur; exalted dignity, whether proceeding from rank, character, or bearing; imposing loftiness; stateliness; -- usually applied to the rank and dignity of sovereigns..
Droll :: Droll (v. t.) To lead or influence by jest or trick; to banter or jest; to cajole.
Japery :: Japery (n.) Jesting; buffoonery.
Jocantry :: Jocantry (n.) The act or practice of jesting.
Joker :: Joker (n.) One who makes jokes or jests.
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