Irrision
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈɹɪʒən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Irrision is a noun meaning (obsolete) The act of laughing at another; derision.
Meaning
(obsolete) The act of laughing at another; derision.
Example Sentences
This being spoken scopticè, or by way of irrision.
From thence he was carried back to Jerusalem, first to Annas, then to Caiaphas, and (as late as it was) then he was examined and buffeted, and delivered over to the custody of those officers from whom he received all those irrisions […]
Word Forms
- irrisions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ridicle, riotry, riot, rant, rouerie, riffing.
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