cachinnation

Example Sentences

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Every episode of Friends is accompanied by the cachinnation of the dead.

From The Guardian • Nov. 7, 2012

A vast deal of cachinnation ensues at his various predicaments in escaping these women, Hell-bent for matrimony.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then Jones brought forth a sickly cachinnation which stopped at the first note; for it made the sword to penetrate his skin.

From The Way of the Gods by Long, John Luther

He seemed to enjoy the fright he had given the maiden; for, after having ceased to speak, his gurgling cachinnation was continued.

From The White Squaw by Reid, Mayne

Unperceived in the general convulsion and cachinnation, Pinchas leaped to his feet, and, seeing scarlet, bounded through the iron door and made for the stage.

From Ghetto Comedies by Zangwill, Israel