† ˈjolyvetObs.rare—1. [a. OF.jolivet, jollyvet, dim. of jolif, -ve gay, pretty, jolly.] A gay or pretty little creature. 1413Pilgr. Sowle (Caxton) i. xxii. (1859) 28 The byrd that syngeth on the braunche on hye, And sheweth hym self a lusty iolyuet, Vnto the deth is smyten sodeynly.