Bible Dictionaries
Gay
King James Dictionary
GAY, a.
1. Merry airy jovial sportive frolicksome. It denotes more life and animation than cheerful.
Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay.
2. Fine showy as a gay dress.
3. Inflamed or merry with liquor intoxicated a vulgar use of the word in America.
GAY, n. An ornament. Not used.
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Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Gay'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/g/gay.html.