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jocund

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɒkənd/ / /ˈd͡ʒəʊkənd/ / /ˈd͡ʒɑkənd/

adj

Etymology: From Old French jocond, from Latin iūcundus (“pleasant, agreeable”). Doublet of jucund.

  1. Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.

    Nights candles are burnt out, and iocond Day / Stands tiptoes on the myſtie mountaine tops.

    Thou mak'ſt me merry: I am full of pleaſure, / Let vs be iocond. Will you troule the Catch / You taught me but whileare?