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   Gay , a. [Compar. Gayer ; superl. Gayest.] [F. gai, perhaps fr. OHG. ghi swift, rapid, G. gäh, jäh, steep, hasty; or cf. OHG. whi beatiful, good. Cf. Jay.]
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   Excited with merriment; manifesting sportiveness or delight; inspiring delight; livery; merry.
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   Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay.
   Pope.
   
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   Gay hope is theirs by fancy fed.
   Gray.
   
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   Brilliant in colors; splendid; fine; richly dressed.
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   Why is my neighbor's wife so gay?
   Chaucer.
   
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   A bevy of fair women, richly gay
   In gems and wanton dress!
   Milton.
   
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   Loose; dissipated; lewd. [Colloq.]
   Syn. -- Merry; gleeful; blithe; airy; lively; sprightly, sportive; light-hearted; frolicsome; jolly; jovial; joyous; joyful; glad; showy; splendid; vivacious.
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   Gay, n. An ornament [Obs.]
   L'Estrange.
   
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