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Definition of Cachinnation
1. Noun. Loud convulsive laughter.
Definition of Cachinnation
1. n. Loud or immoderate laughter; -- often a symptom of hysterical or maniacal affections.
Definition of Cachinnation
1. Noun. Convulsive, loud laughter. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cachinnation
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Medical Definition of Cachinnation
1. Laughter without apparent cause, often observed in schizophrenia. Origin: L. Cachinno, to laugh immoderately and loudly (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cachinnation
Literary usage of Cachinnation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Canadian Monthly and National Review by William White (1877)
"He was merciful, however, and gave l Dinah instructions to entertain him; and ¡
that she did so was presently perceptible from the chorus of cachinnation ..."
2. The Canadian Monthly and National Review by William White (1877)
"He was merciful, however, and gave Dinah instructions to entertain him; and that
she did so was presently perceptible from the chorus of cachinnation which ..."
3. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"cachinnation (rhetorical, pedantic, or humorous), convulsion. Antonyms: see CRY,
SOB, SIGH. laughable, a. funny; spec, facetious, facete (archaic), ..."
4. The Ohio Educational Monthly by Ohio State Teachers Association (1901)
"... carefully classified and "Conundrum" and "cachinnation Charts," made
showing "Conundrum" and "cachinnation Curves" which will greatly aid the teachers ..."
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