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Coxcomb :: Coxcomb (n.) A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps..

Sarcasm :: Sarcasm (n.) A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest..

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..

Britannic :: Britannic (a.) Of or pertaining to Great Britain; British; as, her Britannic Majesty..

Railleur :: Railleur (n.) A banterer; a jester; a mocker.

Jesting :: Jesting (a.) Sportive; not serious; fit for jests.

Jesting :: Jesting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Jes.

Gleek :: Gleek (n.) A jest or scoff; a trick or deception.

Jested :: Jested (imp. & p. p.) of Jes.

Abracadabra :: Abracadabra (n.) A mystical word or collocation of letters written as in the figure. Worn on an amulet it was supposed to ward off fever. At present the word is used chiefly in jest to denote something without meaning; jargon.

Japery :: Japery (n.) Jesting; buffoonery.

Mock :: Mock (v. i.) To make sport contempt or in jest; to speak in a scornful or jeering manner.

Bonmot :: Bonmot (n.) A witty repartee; a jest.

Jest :: Jest (v. i.) The object of laughter or sport; a laughingstock.

Jest :: "Jest (v. i.) To take part in a merrymaking; -- especially, to act in a mask or interlude..

Antonomasia :: Antonomasia (n.) The use of some epithet or the name of some office, dignity, or the like, instead of the proper name of the person; as when his majesty is used for a king, or when, instead of Aristotle, we say, the philosopher; or, conversely, the use of a proper name instead of an appellative, as when a wise man is called a Solomon, or an eminent orator a Cicero..

Jocular :: "Jocular (a.) Given to jesting; jocose; as, a jocular person..

Raillery :: Raillery (n.) Pleasantry or slight satire; banter; jesting language; satirical merriment.

Jocantry :: Jocantry (n.) The act or practice of jesting.

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..

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