Short
Short noun - The location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed.
Wit
Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.
Both words in one sentence
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Katherine of Aragon who sewed all Henry's shirts herself, gave money to the poor and remembered all of her servants by name in her will is the Betty with flirtatious Anne Boleyn, well known for her quick wit and short temper, as the Veronica.
Source: Betty and Veronica -
Clara Oswald can easily fool you into thinking she's just a short, perky, daydreaming, goofy but cute 20-something with a sharp wit and sweet, caring heart.
Source: Badass Adorable / Live-Action TV -
Never short of a joke, tremendous wit, all of them... always smiling, always laughing... Hazel: Yes, and they make such good pets.
Source: Gay Best Friend
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