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gaiety
gaiety /ˈɡeɪəti, ˈɡeɪɪti/ noun old-fashioned
 Date: 1600-1700
 Language: French
 Origin: gaité, from gai; gay1
1. [uncountable] when someone or something is cheerful and fun:
    Lars enjoyed the warmth and gaiety of these occasions.gay1(3)
2. gaieties [plural] enjoyable events or activities:
    Elaine missed the gaieties of life in Paris.