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"An old roue" is mere banter (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

badinage

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'banter' is the definition.
(badinage is a kind of banter)

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(Other definitions for badinage that I've seen before include "Good-natured banter or teasing" , "Beg Diana with good-humoured teasing" , "Ribbing" , "Raillery, give-and-take" , "Frivolous backchat" .)

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