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Irrision
Pronunciation : Ir*ri"sion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. irrisio, fr. irridere, irrisum. to laugh at; pref. ir- in + ridere to laugh: cf. F. irrision.]
Definition : Defn: The act of laughing at another; derision. This being spoken sceptic?, or by way of irrision. Chapman.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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