Word: laughingly
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...customs which have always been prevalent in college life. To speak scientifically, we might define roughing as a genus under which come the species hazing and jesting, or as any phrase or word used to denote the ridiculing of another for his faults and vices, or of turning the laugh upon him in consequence of some of his unpleasant peculiarities or blunders. That such a method of correction is deprecated by those who are ignorant of college ways, and even by some who are familiar with them, I am aware. However, if the considerations for and against such a course...
...person is guarded in his expressions, and assures himself of the correctness of statements before venturing to make them. It renders him more careful and less apt to blunder through fear of jesting at his expense. But it is the power which it gives one to turn the laugh upon the attacking party, to parry the pointed allusion and to return one equally or more forcible, the facility with which it enables us to flash back a repartee or retort, that especially recommends, instead of condemns, roughing. My intention is not to defend it in all its forms, but only...
...whole, we strongly advise any one who wishes to enjoy a hearty laugh after dinner, or, indeed, at any other time, to read Sandford and Merton in its new form...