Definify.com
Webster 1913 Edition
Buffoonery
Buf-foon′er-y
,Noun.
pl.
Buffooneries
. [F.
bouffonnerie
.] The arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures.
Nor that it will ever constitute a wit to conclude a tart piece of
buffoonery
with a “What makes you blush?” Spectator.
Webster 1828 Edition
Buffoonery
BUFFOON'ERY
,Noun.
Dryden has placed the accent improperly on the first syllable.