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mirth

Meaning of “mirth”

Gladness, merriment, or joyful festivity.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences15 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 31:27

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Genesis 31:27
Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 31:27 · retained source text

Wherefore didst thou flie away secretly, and steale away from me, and didst not tell mee? that I might haue sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harpe,

1611 marginal noteHebr. hast stollen me.

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Merriment, hilarity, or pleasurable gladness, especially in company; often expressed in gaiety or festivity.

volume 2, leaf 141, column 2 (main_dictionary)