| Joy (joy) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Joy |
| [OE. joye, OF.
joye, joie, goie, F. joie, L.
gaudia, pl. of gaudium joy, fr. gaudere to
rejoice, to be glad; cf. Gr. (?) to rejoice, (?) proud. Cf.
Gaud, Jewel.]
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The passion or emotion excited by the
acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions
caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational
prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration
of spirits; delight.
That which causes joy or
happiness.
The sign or exhibition of joy; gayety;
mirth; merriment; festivity.
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To rejoice] to be glad; to delight; to
exult.
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To
give joy to; to congratulate.
To gladden; to make joyful; to
exhilarate.
To enjoy.
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