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FEU DE JOIE

\fjˈuː də ʒwˈɑː], \fjˈuː də ʒwˈɑː], \f_j_ˈuː d_ə ʒ_w_ˈɑː]\

Definitions of FEU DE JOIE

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1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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A fire kindled in a public place in token of joy; a bonfire; a firing of guns in token of joy.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A fire kindled in a public place in token of joy; a bonfire; a firing of guns in token of joy.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

A firing of guns on any joyful occasion.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Gun-firing on occasion of public rejoicing.

1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
By Sir Augustus Henry

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