Definition of "jocoseness" []

• The state of being jocose (noun)

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• "To tell the truth, a part of his jocoseness was a blind; he was the greatest peace-maker, except Mr. Harmony in the play, that ever was born."
• "a certain kind of jocoseness which is so naturally associated with spirituous liquors; no talk could have been less offensive."
• "“I went there, but I had taken flight,” the doctor answered with gloomy jocoseness."