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Banter Fish

A reference to the 16th Century. Famously pioneered by Henry VIII a 'Banter Fish' would be given to a court jester for a particularly humorous performance.

Later became shortened and used metaphorically for recognition of a funny joke.

I say, marvelous performance. Have some Banter Fish *hands fish*

by Obscure definitions August 14, 2018