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 witticism - definition by dict.die.net
witticism n : a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter [syn: wit, humor, humour, wittiness]
He is full of conceptions, points of epigram, and witticisms; all which are below the dignity of heroic verse.
A sharp and clever remark, usually quoted, and seldom noted; what the Philistine is pleased to call a "joke."
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 Witticism quotes & quotations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
They amuse themselves and other children, but their little trick may upset a freight train of conversation for the sake of a battered witticism.
"An epigram is a flashlight of a truth; a witticism, truth laughing at itself.
Witticisms please as long as we keep them within boundaries, but pushed to excess they cause offense.
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 Witticism in the way in a complex 'World' | Feb 16, 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Witticism is the way in a complex 'World'
As Mirabell quips, "Where modesty's ill manners, 'tis but fit that impudence and malice pass for wit." As much as their complex schemes sap the brain's energy, the lovers' repartée sparks with witticisms.
In this world, the players' intentions are as devilishly pronged as their tongues; social functions are attended "like the coroner's inquest, to sit upon the murdered reputation of the week."
www.yaleherald.com /archive/xxxi/2001.02.16/ae/p19awitticism.html   (660 words)

  
 Free Online Library - Search Results - Classic books by famous authors online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
At first he stared at me as if he found it impossible to comprehend the witticism of my remark; but as its point seemed slowly to make its way into his brain, his eyes, in the same proportion, seemed protruding from their sockets.
The witticism which will inspire this evening is as yet in Mr Todd's pretty reticent intellect, or locked in the jewelled bosoms of our city's gayest leaders; but there is talk of a pretty parody of the simple manners and customs at the other end of Society's scale.
Several of the great continental 'powers' still retain their 'fools,' who wore motley, with caps and bells, and who were expected to be always ready with sharp witticisms, at a moment's notice, in consideration of the crumbs that fell from the royal table.
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 Voltaire, Francois Marie Arouet de. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Voltaire acquired an independent fortune through speculation; he was often noted for his generosity but also displayed a shrewd business acumen throughout his life and became a millionaire.
In 1726 a young nobleman, the chevalier de Rohan, resenting a witticism made at his expense by Voltaire, had Voltaire beaten.
Far from obtaining justice, Voltaire was imprisoned in the Bastille through the influence of the powerful Rohan family, and he was released only upon his promise to go to England.
www.bartleby.com /65/vo/Voltaire.html   (1452 words)

  
 witticism | TutorGig.co.uk Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
[1913 Webster] He is full of conceptions, points of epigram, and witticisms; all which are below the dignity of heroic verse.
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 Oxford -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
By this time Oxford was a city of two halves: the university city to the west of Magdalen Bridge and the car town to the east.
This led to the witticism that "Oxford is the left bank of Cowley".
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 (GCJRPN) Country Witticisms by 9Key   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Not only is it listed as such in the Mapsco but the FB park director drove me (over the curb) through the area.
A log without a witticism is at risk of being edited to include one...
The only witticism I can think of is one my Dad uses when he's describing what else he has to do on whatever project he's working on at the moment.
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 StarCityGames.com :: View topic - Discuss: Fear Factor: Wit, Witticism, And Criticism Of The P
Ed, this is Oddity from Misetings, and I remember asking you when you wrote that awesome article about Alex for GMOTW if you were going to write in the future, and you said you were looking into a writing gig or something.
Allthough I agree on the subject of preregistration, I have to disagree with the sleeves-idea.
The punishment of a ban from tournament magic is a high enough punishment for players to use good sleeves and the magic community is mouthy and cheat-intollerant enough to still catch cheaters.
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 Gian Carlo Garzoni - studio di architettura
The Study is dealt with the complete architectural planning of the building organism departing from the planning of witticism thin to reach the,
The technical complete iters of the performances - professional it is expounded through the following operational phases: project of witticism, estimate summary, executive project, detailed estimate, particular constructive decorative and, specifications and contracts, direction of the jobs, testing, liquidation.
To possible further professional action concerns the declaration to show up at the Fiscal Technical office to proceed to the stacking of the new immovable and/or the variation you given near the New Inventory Urban Building.
www.interviu.it /garzoni/activity.htm   (179 words)

  
 A Very Lonely Planet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Much consumer culture detirus has lodged into the "brains" of those born after 1965, resulting in a demographic of pomo Very Lonely Planeters that worship weird and manufactured icons.
Gen-x style witticism : Her personality is slightly abrasive.
Gen-x style witticism : Be careful on dates, all the available men are blue.
www.biggeworld.com /avlp/dmaterial/pomoicons.html   (285 words)

  
 Witticism - Witticism in the way in a complex 'World' | Feb 16, 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Witticism - Witticism in the way in a complex 'World'
WITTICISM - Definition of WITTICISM - WITTICISM in Encyclopedia.
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 WITTICISM LYRICS
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 witticism - OneLook Dictionary Search
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Witticism : Online Plain Text English Dictionary [home, info]
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 joke - yourDictionary.com - American Heritage Dictionary
His loud tie was the joke of the office.
These nouns refer to something that is said or done in order to evoke laughter or amusement.
A witticism is a witty, usually cleverly phrased remark:
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 Witticism - MSN Encarta - Dictionary - witticism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Files of the Phantom Observer: The Wit and Witticism of
The Wit and Witticism of Canadian MPs, Part 1.
CRISPY WITTICISM Gaydom's Man of Letters by Greg Kearney.
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 Arthur Ignatius Keller / Scene in the House of Representatives : a witticism from the chair / 1902?
Arthur Ignatius Keller / Scene in the House of Representatives : a witticism from the chair / 1902?
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 Hungry & Hollow :: View topic - Witticism Inspired By...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
But, if you guys could post the addresses of radio stations you like or listen to, I would be very greatful.
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 Re: Lies, lie. lies yeaah there gonna get you........   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
maybe this is the source of Samuel Clemens witticism: Always tell the truth, this way you don't need to remember anything you say...
: maybe this is the source of Samuel Clemens witticism: Always tell the truth, this way you don't need to remember anything you say... (I'm paraphrasing...)
Please copy the number on the left into the box on the right.
www.countryjoe.com /wwwboard/messages/1079.html   (214 words)

  
 Witticism - Meaning of witticism,decagon,resource,clairvoyance,pendulum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Web: Witticism Type: Graphics Reviewer: Danessa Overall: 94/100 Date Reviewed: 01/20/05.
Translation of Witticism · Affectedly, An, At, Attempt, Conceit, Is, Or, Phrase, Saying, Sentence, Which, Wit, Witty
Meaning of witticism (noun) a witty, brilliant or original saying or sentiment What is the meaning of witticism?
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 World of Quotes - witticism that made Crassus %5Ethe unlaughing one%5E l Proverbs
World of Quotes - witticism that made Crassus %5Ethe unlaughing one%5E l Proverbs
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 Medworth.org.uk » Blog Archive » Ill-conceived witticism of the day
Medworth.org.uk » Blog Archive » Ill-conceived witticism of the day
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You have to admit that he is a little on the chubby side, Andrew.
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 the Daily Whale - 9 April 1999   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
You are reading an Official United States Government Witticism, which may be used only for authorized purposes.
Unauthorized retelling of any information contained in this witticism may result in criminal prosecution.
The Government may monitor and audit usage of this witticism, and all persons are hereby notified that use of this witticism constitutes consent to such monitoring and auditing.
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 Merriam-Webster Online
Text: something said or done to cause laughter witticisms> -- see
For More Information on "witticism" go to Britannica.com
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 Home Page Jokes
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.
Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport.
To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.
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 Wit and Witticism 3 - The Third Time Around For Sale
Wit and Witticism 3 - The Third Time Around For Sale
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The Bell, the Clapper, and the Cord: Wit and Witticism
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 avari/nameh: the avari guide to better living through witticism and plagiarism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Of course, there is the whole Sufi vs. Salafi debate (if you made a Venn Diagram, I'd be on the Salafist side -- though open to sharing), but I for one find it generally stupid and overwhelmingly self-defeating.
But with the assistance of the handy numbering, you can always read some and come back later (How I love to presume that you find some deep well of wisdom here.) Then share them with your friends.
Listed below are links to weblogs that reference the avari guide to better living through witticism and plagiarism:
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