Meaning of scoptical | Babel Free

Definitions

Jeering; jesting; jokey.

obsolete

Examples

“And therefore the Roman orator, discoursing of scoptical urbanity, or jesting, how far it was allowable in speeches and pleadings, lays down an excellent rule, fit to be owned by the most Christian charity, that two things were by no means to be made the subject of jest; namely, great crimes, and great miseries; […]”

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