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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

JOLLINESS, JOLLITY

n.[from jolly. ] Noisy mirth; gayety; merriment; festivity. All was now turned to jollity and game.
1. Elevation of spirit; gayety.
He with a proud jollity commanded him to leave that quarrel for him who was only worthy to enter into it.
[This word in America is not now applied to respectable company. ]

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

JOLLINESS

JOLLINESS Jol "li *ness, n.

 

Defn: Jollity; noisy mirth. Chaucer.

 

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