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      • mirth (n.) Old English myrgð "joy, pleasure, eternal bliss, salvation" (original senses now obsolete), from Proto-Germanic *murgitha (source also of Middle Dutch merchte), noun of quality from *murgjo- (see merry; also see -th (2)).
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      mirth | Etymology of mirth by etymonline

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  3. www.oed.com › dictionary › mirth_nmirth, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

    What does the noun mirth mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun mirth , seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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    mirth. (n.) Old English myrgð "joy, pleasure, eternal bliss, salvation" (original senses now obsolete), from Proto-Germanic *murgitha (source also of Middle Dutch merchte), noun of quality from *murgjo- (see merry; also see -th (2)).

  5. www.oed.com › dictionary › mirth_vmirth, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

    The earliest known use of the verb mirth is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for mirth is from before 1400, in the Northern Verse Psalter. It is also recorded as a noun from the Old English period (pre-1150).

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  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › mirthmirth - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 27, 2024 · Etymology. [edit] From Middle English merth, myrthe, murhthe, from Old English mergþ, mirgþ, myrgþ (“mirth, joy”), from Proto-West Germanic *murgiþu (“briefness, brevity”); equivalent to merry +‎ -th. Cognate with Middle Dutch merchte (“pleasure, joy, delight”). Pronunciation. [edit] (General American) IPA (key): /mɜɹθ/, [mɝθ]; enPR: mûrth.

  8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › mirthMirth - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology - Better Words

    The noun 'mirth' has its etymological origins in Old English, where it was known as 'myrgð,' which meant 'joy,' 'pleasure,' or 'gladness.' This Old English term is believed to have been influenced by the Old Norse word 'myrgð,' which carried a similar meaning.

  9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mirthMirth Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MIRTH is gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter. How to use mirth in a sentence.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMIRTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MIRTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of mirth in English. mirth. noun [ U ] literary uk / mɜːθ / us / mɝːθ / Add to word list. laughter, humour, or happiness: Her impersonations of our teachers were a source of considerable mirth. Synonyms. glee. hilarity. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Laughing and smiling.

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