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.