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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jolatie, n. [e.m.E. jolli-, jolitie. Cf. Jolyté.] Merrymaking, festivity. —c1650 P. Gordon Brit. Dist. 185.
But he detears them … with jolatie and ceremonious curtesies
