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† ˈgaytry, ˈgayitry Obs.
[? altered from gaiety, after poetry, coquetry, etc.]
= gaiety.
1655Fuller Pisgah iv. vi. 111 A Bride (though never so mean a person, or silly servant) is decked and dressed in all gayitry lent unto her by her neighbours. 1685Crowne Sir C. Nice ii. 11 He's the General Guitarre o' the Town, inlay'd with every thing Women fancy; Gaytry, Gallantry, Delicacy, Nicety, Courtesy. |