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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Dread :: Dread (a.) Inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal..
Motley-minded :: Motley-minded (a.) Having a mind of a jester; foolish.
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..
Banter :: Banter (v. t.) To jest about; to ridicule in speaking of, as some trait, habit, characteristic, and the like..
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..
Jestful :: Jestful (a.) Given to jesting; full of jokes.
Jocular :: "Jocular (a.) Given to jesting; jocose; as, a jocular person..
Bourder :: Bourder (n.) A jester.
Bob :: Bob (n.) A jeer or flout; a sharp jest or taunt; a trick.
Bonmot :: Bonmot (n.) A witty repartee; a jest.
Nugae :: Nugae (n. pl.) Trifles; jests.
Droll :: Droll (v. t.) To make a jest of; to set in a comical light.
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..
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..
Majestic :: Majestic (a.) Possessing or exhibiting majesty; of august dignity, stateliness, or imposing grandeur; lofty; noble; grand..
Sporting :: Sportful (a.) Done in jest, or for mere play; sportive..
Scurrile :: Scurrile (a.) Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as, scurrile taunts..
Britannic :: Britannic (a.) Of or pertaining to Great Britain; British; as, her Britannic Majesty..
Railleur :: Railleur (n.) A banterer; a jester; a mocker.
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