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s found in gall-like swellings on the stalks of wheat, usually at or just above the first joint. In some parts of America it does great damage to the crop.

ing strips of a ceiling, are nailed; -- called, according to its position or use, binding joist, bridging joist, ceiling joist, trimming joist, etc. See Illust. of Double-framed floor, under Double, a.

ting more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes. And gentle dullness ever loves a joke. Pope. Or witty joke our airy senses moves To pleasant laughter. Gay.

One who makes jokes or jests.

In a joking way; sportively.

Same as Jowl. Shak.

Joyful; merry; pleasant; jolly. [Obs.] Chaucer.

A merrymaking; noisy festivity. [Colloq.] We have had a jollification or so together. Sir W. Scott.

In a jolly manner.

Jollity. [Obs.] Spenser.

Jollity; noisy mirth. Chaucer.

Noisy mirth; gayety; merriment; festivity; boisterous enjoyment. Chaucer. All now was turned to jollity and game. Milton. He with a proud jollity commanded him to leave that quarrel only for him, who was only worthy to enter into it. Sir P. Sidney.

Full of life and mirth; jovial; joyous; merry; mirthful. Like a jolly troop of huntsmen. Shak. "A jolly place," said he, "in times of old! But something ails it now: the spot is cursed." Wordsworth.

A boat of medium size belonging to a ship.

Jollity. [Obs.] Spenser.

h short, abrupt risings and fallings, as a carriage moving on rough ground; as, the coach jolts.

One who, or that which, jolts.

A dunce; a blockhead. Sir T. North.

In a jolting manner.

That jolts; as, a jolty coach. [Colloq.]