charientism

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 References

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[edit] Etymology

From ancient Greek, charientismus.

[edit] Noun

charientism (uncountable)

1. (rhetoric) A figure of speech wherein a taunting expression is softened by a jest; an insult veiled in grace.

[edit] References

This article incorporates content from the 1728 Cyclopaedia, a publication in the public domain.