Joyant
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Pronunciation spelling of giant. alt-of, pronunciation-spelling
"Pon my conscience,' says the joyant, says he, 'I niver knew flour to get so tough in the bakin' before,' says he."
- 1 Joyous, joyful or jolly. dated, rare
"Yon rippling stream, whose dimpled waves Leap sparkling by the shadowy graves, Singing a song as they leap along — A joyant song as they leap along — Makes the only sound that stirs the breeze, Is the only thing which the vision sees, Moving about 'neath the church-yard trees."
Example
More examples"Yon rippling stream, whose dimpled waves Leap sparkling by the shadowy graves, Singing a song as they leap along — A joyant song as they leap along — Makes the only sound that stirs the breeze, Is the only thing which the vision sees, Moving about 'neath the church-yard trees."
Etymology
From joy + -ant. Compare Old French joyant, joiant (“joyful; merry; rejoicing”).
Imitation of the Irish pronunciation of giant.
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