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Pun in Romeo and Juliet act 1 scene 4?

"What counterfeit did I give you, that you should bear the likeness of a maggot-pie, and cry out, "Ay"?"

The pun is on the word "counterfeit," which can mean either a fake or a copy. In this case, Romeo is calling Juliet a "counterfeit" because she is wearing a mask. He is also making a joke about the fact that she is crying out, "Ay," which is a common expression of surprise or agreement. The pun is a way for Romeo to make light of the situation and to show that he is not taking Juliet's rejection too seriously.

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