Etymology

joyant

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Today it means: Joyous, joyful or jolly. Full definition →

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joyant · adjective1

From joy + -ant. Compare Old French joyant, joiant (“joyful; merry; rejoicing”).

joyant · noun2

Imitation of the Irish pronunciation of giant.

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