jolly

(jol’i), a. [ OF. jol if, later jolt, gay, trim, fine, gallant, neat, jolly, F. jolt, pretty, = Pr. jol i = It. giulivo, giulio, gay, merry, jolly. Origin uncertain; usually referred to Icel. jol = Sw. Dan. jul = E. _ yule, the feast of Christmas: see yule.] 1t. Gay; of fine appearance; handsome; vwellconditioned; thriving. This Morgain was a yonge dame sell fre h and Jolye.