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Joviality
(redirected from jollity)

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Joviality
See also Gaiety.
Bob, Captain
Tahitian jailor known for his easy going merriment with prisoners. [Am. Lit.: Omoo]
Costigan, Captain J. Chesterfield
jovial, good-humored man. [Br. Lit.: Pendennis]
Friar Tuck
fat friar, jovial companion of Robin Hood. [Br. Legend: Benét, 371]
Old King Cole
merry old soul. [Nurs. Rhyme: Opie, 134]
Santa Claus
ho-ho-hoing merry gift-giver at Christmas. [Am. Pop. Cult.: Misc.]
saffron crocus
indicates mirth and laughter. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 177]
Tapley, Mark
jolly chief hostler at the Blue Dragon. [Br. Lit.: Martin Chuzzlewit]


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