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Humorism
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Hu´mor`ism
n.1.(Med.) The theory founded on the influence which the humors were supposed to have in the production of disease; Galenism.
2.The manner or disposition of a humorist; humorousness.


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Cognitive-linguistic invasion in the kingdom of humour theory In the last few years, the traditional script-based linguistic theories of humour (SSTH and GTVH) have undergone increasingly stronger attacks from both the 'non-script-spirited' traditionalists and the younger generation of cognitive linguists.
 
 
 
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