Homeric laughter

Homeric laughter shook the air; but while Mr. Haward laughed not, neither did he frown or blush.

Our ladies shrieked, and rushed headlong away, while the gentlemen escorting them burst into Homeric laughter.

In the midst of Homeric laughter a knock resounded, and was heard, in spite of an uproar of toasts and reciprocal congratulations.

This, perhaps, hardly agrees with the popular idea of the term "Homeric laughter."

The Solicitor-General, who had his share in the genial roasting, might roar with Homeric laughter.