gladsome

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

GLAD'SOME, adjective Pleased; joyful; cheerful. 1. Causing joy, pleasure or cheerfulness; having the appearance of gayety; pleasing. Of opening heaven they sung, and gladsome day.
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