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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jucunditie, n. [e.m.E. (1536), L. jūcunditās, 16th c. F. jucundité. Cf. Jocunditie n.] Merriment, enjoyment. —c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus i. 510.
Naturall is to king … and quene To spend their time in sum jucunditie