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jollification

noun jol·li·fi·ca·tion \ˌjä-li-fə-ˈkā-shən\

Definition of JOLLIFICATION

:  festivity, merrymaking
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First Known Use of JOLLIFICATION

1809

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Synonyms
conviviality, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), merrymaking, jollity, merriment, rejoicing, reveling (or revelling), revelry, whoopee

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