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MERRIMENT

\mˈɛɹɪmənt], \mˈɛɹɪmənt], \m_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_m_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of MERRIMENT

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Mirth; hilarity.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

Gaiety, with laughter or noise; hilarity.

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

n. Gayety with laughter or noise; noisy sport;â€” hilarity; frolic; glee; jollity.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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