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Cachinnation

Cachinnation Meaning & Definition
Cachinnation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cachinnation?

[n] loud convulsive laughter

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See Also | laugh | laughter

Cachinnation In Webster's Dictionary

\Cach`in*na"tion\ (k[a^]k`[i^]n*n[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. cachinnatio, fr. cachinnare to laugh aloud, cf. Gr. kacha`zein.] Loud or immoderate laughter; -- often a symptom of hysterical or maniacal affections. Hideous grimaces . . . attended this unusual cachinnation. --Sir W. Scott.

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