jollity

JOL'LITY, n. [from jolly.] Noisy mirth; gayety; merriment; festivity.

All was now turned to jollity and game.

1. Elevation of spirit; gayety.

He with a proud jollity commanded him to leave that quarrel for him who was only worthy to enter into it.

[This word in America is not now applied to respectable company.]