gladsome
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of gladsome
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at glad 1, -some 1
Example Sentences
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Longfellow has given us an exquisite translation of one of these in “The Golden Legend”: O Gladsome Light Of the Father immortal, And of the celestial Sacred and blessed Jesus, our Saviour!
From The Story of Our Hymns by Ryden, Ernest Edwin
Gladsome, surrounded by torches, Rameses, in company with Tutmosis, approached Sarah’s dwelling.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Glovatski, Alexander
Gladsome sacrifice Steamed on all sides: in cups of silver and gold They drank sweet wine: their hearts leaped up with hope Of winning to their fatherland again.
From The Fall of Troy by Way, Arthur Sanders
"Doris has them, and Gladsome, too," answered Jean.
From Kit of Greenacre Farm by Forrester, Izola L. (Izola Louise)
Gladsome, surrounded by torches, Ramses, in company with Tutmosis, approached Sarah's dwelling.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Curtin, Jeremiah
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