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A. wit, D.H. Dem. 54, Demetr. Eloc. 128 (pl.), 130, Phld. Rh. 1.181 S.: pl., forms of wit, Longin. 34.2, Philostr. VS 1.25.9; esp. of ironical self-depreciation, mock-modesty, Phld. Acad.Ind. p.52M., Alex. Fig. 1.18, Trypho Trop. 24; = παράλειψις, Hdn. Fig. p.98S.