n. [ Jolly + L. -ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy. ] A merrymaking; noisy festivity. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
We have had a jollification or so together. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a jolly manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Jollity. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Jollity; noisy mirth. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Jolly: cf. OF. jolieté, joliveté. ] Noisy mirth; gayety; merriment; festivity; boisterous enjoyment. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
All now was turned to jollity and game. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
He with a proud jollity commanded him to leave that quarrel only for him, who was only worthy to enter into it. Sir P. Sidney.