merrˈy-go-round noun

1. A revolving ring of wooden horses, etc for riding at a funfair
2. A roundabout
3. A whirl of activity, etc (figurative)
4. Any activity inclined to circularity (figurative)

merrˈy-make noun (archaic)

A merrymaking

intransitive verb

To make merry

merrˈymaker noun

merrˈymaking noun

1. A merry entertainment
2. Festivity, revelry

merrˈyman noun (obsolete)

1. A zany
2. A jester

merry men plural noun

1. An outlaw's companions
2. Followers, assistants (facetious)

merrˈy-night noun (dialect)

A village festival or dance

merrˈythought noun

A fowl's furcula or wishbone

make merry

1. To be festive
2. To indulge in lively enjoyment
3. To turn to ridicule (with with or over)

the merry monarch

Charles II