JOCUND

jocund. Jocund, a. merry, gay, lively, sprightly, blithe

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Joc″und (?), [[L. jocundus, jucundus, orig., helpful, fr. juvare to help. See Aid.]] Merry; cheerful; gay; airy; lively; sportive. Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops. Shak. Rural sports and jocund strains. Prior. — Joc″und‐ly (#), adv. — Joc″und‐ness, n.