Meaning pleasantry
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pleasantry"sprightly humor in conversation," 1650s, from French plaisanterie "joke, jest; joking, jesting," from plaisant (see pleasant). Related: Pleasantries.
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pleasantry(n) an agreeable or amusing remark
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pleasantrylang=en
1800s=1813
* '''1813''' — . ''''.
*: Elizabeth tried to join in her father's pleasantry, but could only force one most reluctant smile. Never had his wit been directed in a manner so little [..]
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