pleasantry
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This Adventure was Matter of great Pleasantry to Isabella and her Spouse; and they had enjoyed it two Days before Escalus could recollect himself enough to form the following Letter.
From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph
Pleasantry without pungent seasoning may be seen in those "facetious" verbal conceits which our American cousins, and especially "yours trooly," Artemus Ward, have been fond of framing.
From History of English Humour, Vol. 2 by L'Estrange, Alfred Guy Kingan
Pleasantry is lighter and less vivid than wit.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
In defence of a Friend it is but justice, but here comes Sir Peter to spoil our Pleasantry.
From School for Scandal by Sheridan, Richard Brinsley
Hamlet's Pleasantry upon his being certified that his Uncle is Guilty, is not a-propos in my Opinion.
From Some Remarks on the Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Written by Mr. William Shakespeare (1736) by Anonymous
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