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Bon mot

//bɒn məʊ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A clever saying, phrase, or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.

    "But ſo it is: our Writer has met with a Bon Mot of this Cato’s; which, according to his ſhallow Underſtanding and ſilly Interpretation, he preſages will ever live as a noble Free-thinking Saying."

  2. 2
    a clever remark wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from French bon mot (literally “good word”).

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