单词 | to wish one joy of |
释义 | > as lemmasto wish (arch. give) one (†the) joy of d. to wish (arch. give) one (†the) joy of, to express sympathetic joy or give one's good wishes to a person on a happy occasion; to congratulate. Often ironical. Cf. joy v. 5b. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > compliment > congratulation > congratulate (a person) [verb (transitive)] > offer congratulations on gratulate1584 congratulate1587 greet1596 to wish (arch. give) one (the) joy of1600 felicitate1684 1600 W. Shakespeare Much Ado about Nothing ii. i. 182 I wish him ioy of her. View more context for this quotation 1631 T. Adams in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eminent Literary Men (1843) (Camden) 147 I wish you much joy in the execution of that hopefull employment. 1638 W. Mountagu in Buccleuch MSS (Hist. MSS Comm.) (1899) I. 277 Sir Christ. Yerlverton gave him first joy of his office. c1710 C. Fiennes Diary (1888) 141 Ye Earle having just marry'd his Eldest daughter..there was Company to wishe her joy. 1806 J. Beresford Miseries Human Life I. iv. 67 I give you joy, however, of having found out that. 1853 W. M. Thackeray Newcomes (1854) I. ii. 15 Newcome, my boy..I give you joy. 1885 J. Payn Heir of Ages xlvi You will even go the length of wishing them joy of their bargain. < as lemmas |
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