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jocund (iou)



jocund adjective. Now only literary. LME.
[Old French jocond, jocund from Latin jocundus late var. of jucundus pleasant, agreeable (from juvare to help, to delight) by assoc. with jocus JOKE noun.]
Feeling or expressing cheerfulness; mirthful, merry, light-hearted; pleasant, cheering, delightful.
H. Wouk A jocund crowd poured into the canopied entrance for the wedding brunch.
jocundly adverb LME.