Jocund

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:35:47

Joc"und (?), [L. jocundus, jucundus, orig., helpful, fr. juvare to help. See Aid.]

Merry; cheerful; gay; airy; lively; sportive.

Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops. Shak.

Rural sports and jocund strains. Prior.

-- Joc"und*ly (#), adv. -- Joc"und*ness, n.

 

© Webster 1913.


Joc"und, adv.

Merrily; cheerfully.

Gray.

 

© Webster 1913.

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