See Also: jussi(medicine)

witticism (iou) and jussi (medicine)


witticism (iou)



witticism noun. L17.
[Irreg. from WITTY + -ISM, coined by Dryden after criticism.]
A wittily amusing remark; a sparklingly clever joke. Formerly also, a feeble attempt at wit; a jeer.
Premiere Webb..caricatures Lydecker expertly, delivering empty witticisms with arrogantly perfect timing.
witticize verb intrans. (rare) utter witticisms E18.

jussi (medicine)


jussi


A delicate fibre, produced in the Philippine Islands from an unidentified plant, of which dresses, etc, are made.

Source: Websters Dictionary