Jocose - Law Dictionary Search Results
Home Dictionary Name: jocosejocosity
A jocose act or saying jocoseness...
Dingdong theory
The theory which maintains that the primitive elements of language are reflex expressions induced by sensory impressions that is as stated by Max Muumlller the creative faculty gave to each general conception as it thrilled for the first time through the brain a phonetic expression jocosely so called from the analogy of the sound of a bell induced by the stroke of the clapper...
fragmentation grenade
A type of hand grenade designed to burst into multiple fragments upon detonation of the explosive charge the fragments fly away at high velocity killing or wounding persons nearby Contrasted to concussion grenade The common type of fragmentation grenade used by the American military was sometimes jocosely referred to as a pineapple from its reticulated surface appearance resembling that of the fruit...
Galligaskins
Loose hose or breeches leather leg quards The word is used loosely and often in a jocose sense...
jocose
Given to jokes and jesting containing a joke or abounding in jokes merry sportive humorous...
jocularly
In jest for sport or mirth jocosely...
joculary
Jocular jocose sportive...
Lepid
Pleasant jocose...
Noddle
The head also noodle used jocosely or contemptuously...
Pleasantry
That which denotes or promotes pleasure or good humor cheerfulness gayety merriment especially an agreeable playfulness in conversation a jocose or humorous remark badinage...
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