Gayety

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of gaiety. alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually

    "During the present gayety of the house, however, the poor girl has gone about with a face full of trouble, and to use the housekeeper's words, "has fallen into a sad hystericky way lately.""

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"During the present gayety of the house, however, the poor girl has gone about with a face full of trouble, and to use the housekeeper's words, "has fallen into a sad hystericky way lately.""

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