Definition of jest

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"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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Majestatic :: Majestatic (a.) Alt. of Majestata.
Bourd :: Bourd (v. i.) To jest.
But :: But (v. t.) A person at whom ridicule, jest, or contempt is directed; as, the butt of the company..
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..
Jest :: "Jest (v. i.) To take part in a merrymaking; -- especially, to act in a mask or interlude..
Sportful :: Sportful (a.) Full of sport; merry; frolicsome; full of jesting; indulging in mirth or play; playful; wanton; as, a sportful companion..
Raillery :: Raillery (n.) Pleasantry or slight satire; banter; jesting language; satirical merriment.
Quip :: Quip (n.) A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort; a gibe..
Scoptical :: Scoptical (a.) Jesting; jeering; scoffing.
Droll :: Droll (v. t.) To make a jest of; to set in a comical light.
Game :: Game (v. i.) Sport of any kind; jest, frolic..
Jocularity :: Jocularity (n.) Jesting; merriment.
Joke :: "Joke (v. i.) To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest..
Japer :: Japer (n.) A jester; a buffoon.
Jocose :: "Jocose (a.) Given to jokes and jesting; containing a joke, or abounding in jokes; merry; sportive; humorous..
Outjest :: Outjest (v. t.) To surpass in jesting; to drive out, or away, by jesting..
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..
Majesties :: Majesties (pl. ) of Majest.
Gracious :: Gracious (a.) Abounding in grace or mercy; manifesting love,. or bestowing mercy; characterized by grace; beneficent; merciful; disposed to show kindness or favor; condescending; as, his most gracious majesty..
Majesty :: Majesty (n.) Dignity; elevation of manner or style.
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