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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.

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Entry for 'Gay'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​g/gay.html.
 
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