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Definition of Jovialties
1. jovialty [n] - See also: jovialty
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jovialties
Literary usage of Jovialties
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Edinburgh Review by Sydney Smith (1841)
"... chiefly for the Haymarket, in the midst of equal difficulties and jovialties ;
was the author of some Peter-Pindaric tales, equally merry and indecorous ..."
2. The Theological Works of Isaac Barrow by Isaac Barrow, William Whewell (1859)
"... could not but somewhat spoil the gust of their highest delicacies, and disturb
the sport of their loudest jovialties; but in Job's expression, job xx. ..."
3. The Russians of the South by Shirley Brooks (1854)
"Then we all returned to the mansion, and the jovialties of preceding nights were
outdone by all who had taken part in the affecting ceremonial, ..."
4. Cyclopedia of English Literature: a Selection of the Choicest Productions of edited by Robert Chambers (1851)
"... and the jovialties of the тем- room, occupied much of his time ; but he still
pursued, though irregularly, his literary studies, and an attachment to a ..."
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