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Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: joli 'happy, pretty'

jolly

1 adjective
     
jol‧ly1 especially British English
1 happy and enjoying yourself:
Everybody was in a very relaxed and jolly mood.
2 old-fashioned very pleasant and enjoyable:
We had a jolly time with the family.
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