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gay

Meaning of “gay”

Showy, splendid, or richly adorned in appearance.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: James 2:3

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The KJV occurrence

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James 2:3
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · James 2:3 · retained source text

And yee haue respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say vnto him, Sit thou here in a good place: and say to the poore, Stand thou there, or sit here vnder my footstoole:

1611 marginal noteOr, well, or seemely.

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