Attic Salt Definition

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Attic salt definition.

In classical times salt was a frequent metaphor for wit. Also referred to as attic wit marianne was known to pepper her conversation with a bit of attic salt so she was quite popular at dinner parties. Most material 2005 1997 1991 by penguin random house llc. Or n refined incisive wit attic salt definition of attic salt by the free dictionary.

Link to this page. Attic salt in american english. In classical times salt was a frequent metaphor for wit. Available under cc by sa license.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to america s largest dictionary with. Attic salt synonyms attic salt pronunciation attic salt translation english dictionary definition of attic salt. A calque of latin sāl atticus or sāl atticum. Attic salt a shrewd cutting or subtle humor or wit.

Uncountable idiomatic pointed and delicate wit. Pronunciation edit. Attic salt definition is poignant delicate wit. There is the low joke which arises from scurrility and idle conceit.

There is the attic salt which springs from the charm in the words from the flash of wit from the spirited and brilliant sally. Attic salt definition dry delicate wit. Images illustrations of attic salt. Laughing is peculiar to man but all men do not laugh for the same reason.