jocund
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"I will answer for it that everything fits," said Miss Jocund, recovering herself with more effort.
From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]
Miss Jocund was a large-featured woman of a grave and wise countenance.
From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]
The Jocunds are an old Norminster family, and we knew a Dr. Jocund in India.
From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]
He stoops and, even as I watch, has traced swiftly, with vibrant pen, this couplet:— "The old, old wish I send to thee, Jocund may thy Xmas be!"
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 5, 1916 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
When there was silence, Miss Jocund returned, and without allusion to the nursery tragedy resumed her task of displaying the fruits of her toils.
From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]
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