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jesting

Meaning of “jesting”

Frivolous or improper joking.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ephesians 5:4

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Joking; talking for diversion or merriment.

volume 2, leaf 13, column 2 (main_dictionary)