Joviality
393. Joviality (See also Gaiety.)
- Bob, Captain Tahitian jailor known for his easy going merriment with prisoners. [Am. Lit.: Omoo ]
- Costigan, Captain J. Chesterfield jovial, good-humored man. [Br. Lit.: Pendennis ]
- Friar Tuck fat friar, jovial companion of Robin Hood. [Br. Legend: Benét, 371]
- Old King Cole merry old soul. [Nurs. Rhyme: Opie, 134]
- Santa Claus ho-ho-hoing merry gift-giver at Christmas. [Am. Pop. Cult.: Misc.]
- saffron crocus indicates mirth and laughter. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 177]
- Tapley, Mark jolly chief hostler at the Blue Dragon. [Br. Lit.: Martin Chuzzlewit ]
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