gayety


gay·e·ty

G0008400 (gā′ĭ-tē)n. Variant of gaiety.

gayety

(ˈɡeɪɪtɪ) nesp US a variant spelling of gaiety

gai•e•ty

(ˈgeɪ ɪ ti)

n., pl. -ties. 1. the quality or state of being gay or cheerful; merriment. 2. Often, gaieties. merrymaking or festivity: the gaieties of the New Year season. 3. showiness; finery: gaiety of dress. Sometimes, gayety. [1625–35; < French gaieté=gai gay + -té -ty2]