joyance

Example Sentences

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Their joyance was not in their official capacity, for there were still troublous times in the Sandwich Islands.

From Time Magazine Archive

But the joyance of the Doles could not be extinguished by such considerations, for to them had been born a son christened Sanford Ballard Dole.

From Time Magazine Archive

O'er hill and dale They chased the wild deer; on the billow breathed Inspiring airs; in hall of joyance trod The mazes of the dance.

From Legends of the Saxon Saints by De Vere, Aubrey

With thy clear, keen joyance Languor cannot be: Shadow of annoyance Never came near thee: Thou lovest; but ne'er knew love's sad satiety.

From Vocal Expression A Class-book of Voice Training and Interpretation by Everts, Katherine Jewell

With her there was no shadow Of failure nor despair, But only loving joyance.

From Later Poems by Carman, Bliss