Definition of jest

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Jest (n.) A mask; a pageant; an interlude.

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Jest :: "Jest (v. i.) To take part in a merrymaking; -- especially, to act in a mask or interlude..
Majestatal :: Majestatal (a.) Majestic.
Merry :: Merry (superl.) Causing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight; as, / merry jest..
Banter :: Banter (v. t.) To delude or trick, -- esp. by way of jest..
Quip :: Quip (n.) A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort; a gibe..
Jest :: Jest (v. i.) The object of laughter or sport; a laughingstock.
Buffoonish :: Buffoonish (a.) Like a buffoon; consisting in low jests or gestures.
Banter :: Banter (v. t.) To address playful good-natured ridicule to, -- the person addressed, or something pertaining to him, being the subject of the jesting; to rally; as, he bantered me about my credulity..
Scoptical :: Scoptical (a.) Jesting; jeering; scoffing.
Sportful :: Sportful (a.) Full of sport; merry; frolicsome; full of jesting; indulging in mirth or play; playful; wanton; as, a sportful companion..
Majestic :: Majestic (a.) Possessing or exhibiting majesty; of august dignity, stateliness, or imposing grandeur; lofty; noble; grand..
Jest :: Jest (v. i.) To make merriment by words or actions; to joke; to make light of anything.
Jocantry :: Jocantry (n.) The act or practice of jesting.
Banter :: Banter (n.) The act of bantering; joking or jesting; humorous or good-humored raillery; pleasantry.
Droll :: Droll (v. t.) To make a jest of; to set in a comical light.
Majesty :: Majesty (n.) Hence, used with the possessive pronoun, the title of an emperor, king or queen; -- in this sense taking a plural; as, their majesties attended the concert..
Droll :: Droll (n.) One whose practice it is to raise mirth by odd tricks; a jester; a buffoon; a merry-andrew.
Jocularly :: Jocularly (adv.) In jest; for sport or mirth; jocosely.
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..
Jestful :: Jestful (a.) Given to jesting; full of jokes.
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