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| :b. with a and pl.: an instance or kind of this. | | :b. with a and pl.: an instance or kind of this. |
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− | :c. The expression of glad feeling; outward rejoicing; mirth; jubilant festivity. | + | :c. The [[expression]] of glad [[feeling]]; outward rejoicing; mirth; jubilant festivity. |
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| :d. maiden of joy, a courtesan (F. fille de joie). Obs. | | :d. maiden of joy, a courtesan (F. fille de joie). Obs. |
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− | :e. ellipt. An expression of sympathetic joy, a congratulation. Cf. phr. to give one (the) joy. Obs. | + | :e. ellipt. An [[expression]] of sympathetic joy, a congratulation. Cf. phr. to give one (the) joy. Obs. |
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| :f. Used interjectionally, as an expression of joy. | | :f. Used interjectionally, as an expression of joy. |
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− | :g. colloq. Result, satisfaction, success. Esp. with negative, and freq. ironical. | + | :g. colloq. Result, satisfaction, success. Esp. with negative, and freq. [[ironic]]al. |
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| *2. A pleasurable state or condition; a state of happiness or felicity; esp. the perfect bliss or beatitude of [[heaven]]; hence, the place of bliss, [[paradise]], heaven; = BLISS 2c, GLORY 7. Obs. or arch. | | *2. A pleasurable state or condition; a state of happiness or felicity; esp. the perfect bliss or beatitude of [[heaven]]; hence, the place of bliss, [[paradise]], heaven; = BLISS 2c, GLORY 7. Obs. or arch. |
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| :b. Used (esp. dial.) as a term of endearment for a sweetheart, child, etc.; a darling: cf. JO 2. | | :b. Used (esp. dial.) as a term of endearment for a sweetheart, child, etc.; a darling: cf. JO 2. |
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− | *4. The quality which causes joy; quality or faculty of delighting; = DELIGHT n. 3. Obs. rare. | + | *4. The [[quality]] which causes joy; quality or faculty of delighting; = DELIGHT n. 3. Obs. rare. |
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− | *5. Joyful adoring praise and thanksgiving; = GLORY 4. Rendering L. glria (Gr. ), esp. in the doxologies. Obs. | + | *5. Joyful adoring praise and [[gratitude|thanksgiving]]; = GLORY 4. Rendering L. glria (Gr. ), esp. in the doxologies. Obs. |
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− | *6. a. A jewel. (F. joie, Godef.) Obs. | + | *6. a. A [[jewel]]. (F. joie, Godef.) Obs. |
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| :b. In E. Indian use from Pg. joia. Obs. | | :b. In E. Indian use from Pg. joia. Obs. |