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Joviality See also Gaiety. Bob, Captain Tahitian jailor known for his easy going merriment with prisoners. [Am. Lit.: Omoo] jovial, good-humored man. [Br. Lit.: Pendennis] fat friar, jovial companion of Robin Hood. [Br. Legend: Benét, 371] merry old soul. [Nurs. Rhyme: Opie, 134] ho-ho-hoing merry gift-giver at Christmas. [Am. Pop. Cult.: Misc.] indicates mirth and laughter. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 177] jolly chief hostler at the Blue Dragon. [Br. Lit.: Martin Chuzzlewit] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Would we join the Puritans who hated all jolliness and wanted a staid and dour acknowledgment? Retired Capetown Archbishop Desmond Tutu from South Africa, for example, is full of laughter and jolliness. Nick's midsection, would hardly win him fans for jolliness. |
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