Homeric laughter
Americannoun
noun
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The implications of this proviso struck the German Reichstag so forcibly that Deputies clutched their quaking midriffs and the whole chamber roared with Homeric laughter until tears of mirth glistened on many a cheek.
From Time Magazine Archive
The woolen missile flew like a well-put shot and caught its owner fair in the breast, tumbling him backwards on the deck—and the Homeric laughter rose in double strength.
From Big Timber A Story of the Northwest by Sinclair, Bertrand W.
A burst of Homeric laughter was Sir William's reply--laughter in which all were fain to join.
From In the Valley by Frederic, Harold
Homeric laughter shook the air; but while Mr. Haward laughed not, neither did he frown or blush.
From Audrey by Johnston, Mary
In the next act we have Maître Pathelin at his fireside with his wife, to whom he relates his trick and its projected sequel, and who greets them with Homeric laughter.
From The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. by Various
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