joye

See also: Joye

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French joie, from Latin gaudia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɔi̯(ə)/

Noun

joye

  1. joy; elation; gaiety.

Descendants

  • English: joy
  • Scots: jo
  • Yola: joee

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