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   The earliest known use of the noun merriment is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for merriment is from 1574, in the writing of Ralph Robinson, translator. merriment is formed within English, by derivation.

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   merriment. noun [ U ] uk / ˈmer.i.mənt / us / ˈmer.i.mənt /. Add to word list. an occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together: Sounds of merriment came from the kitchen. His unusual name has long been a source of merriment among his friends. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   All you need to know about "MERRIMENT" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   A complete guide to the word "MERRIMENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   an occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together: Sounds of merriment came from the kitchen. His unusual name has long been a source of merriment among his friends. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. General words for fun. amusement. craic. fling. fun.

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   merriment / ˈ merɪmənt/ noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of MERRIMENT. [noncount] : laughter and enjoyment. a time of great joy and merriment. Their house was always filled with merriment. My embarrassment was a cause/source of great merriment among my friends. [=my friends were very amused by my embarrassment] About Us & Legal Info.

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   • Get a quick, free translation! MERRIMENT definition: 1. an occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together: 2. an occasion when people…. Learn more.

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   When was the word 'merriment' first used?

   • The word 'merriment' was first used in the late 1500s. The earliest known use of the noun merriment is in the late 1500s, in the writing of Ralph Robinson, a translator. Merriment is formed within English by derivation. Etymology: merry adj., ‑ment suffix.

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   How is 'merriment' formed in English?

   • The word 'merriment' is formed in English by derivation. Its etymology includes the adjective 'merry' and the suffix '-ment'. It is also referred to as 'merriness'.

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   Where did the sounds of merriment come from?

   • Sounds of merriment came from the kitchen. His unusual name has long been a source of merriment among his friends. And, as they have for decades, the powers of mystique and merriment will find regal regeneration and royal refulgence.

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   What is merriment & Mystique?

   • As they have for generations, the powers of mystique and merriment will find regal regeneration and appreciative subjects. The triumph of peace over evil is celebrated with the exchange of sweets, bursting of firecrackers and generally merriment with family and friends.

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   How does merriment turn into horror?

   • Merriment turns into puzzlement, then panic, then horror. In that case, you'll hear scratchings, titterings, chitinous merriment: a rejoicing of giant locusts. The holidays have always been a time for food, drink, and merriment. In that film she gives life's castaways the gift of merriment, and an ending that holds up half the sky.

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   merriment meaning, definition, what is merriment: laughter, fun, and enjoyment: Learn more.