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jol⋅li⋅ty

[jol-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties.
1. jolly or merry mood, condition, or activity; gaiety.
2. jollities, jolly festivities.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME jolite < OF, equiv. to joli(f) gay (see jolly ) + -te -ty 2


1. See mirth.
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jol·li·ty   (jŏl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. jol·li·ties
Convivial merriment or celebration.
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