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Hastings' BibleDictionary
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• Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac
• Marie Francoise Sophie Gay
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GAY, a.

1. Merry airy jovial sportive frolicksome. It denotes more life and animation than cheerful.

Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay.

2. Fine showy as a gay dress.

3. Inflamed or merry with liquor intoxicated a vulgar use of the word in America.

GAY, n. An ornament. Not used.