PERSIFLEUR

Noun

persifleur (plural persifleurs)

One who participates in light, playful talk or banter or persiflage.

Source: Wiktionary


Per`si`fleur, n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: One who indulges in persiflage; a banterer; a quiz. Carlyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SCOPOLAMINE

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