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Learned and meditative as was Sir Thomas More, a jesting humour, a philosophical jocundity, indulged on important as well as on ordinary occasions, served his wise purpose.
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac
Lorelei realized before long that this very jocundity of his, since it fed upon constant change and excitement, constituted the gravest menace to their happiness.
From The Auction Block by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
Mademoiselle, too, seemed affected by the sweetness and jocundity of the early day.
From An Enemy to the King by Stephens, Robert Neilson
Before their imperturbable jocundity what bad humour can exist?
From The Tapestry Book by Candee, Helen Churchill Hungerford, Mrs.
Cecil had been taking time by the forelock in anticipation of Shaw's descent in the morning and was inclined to jocundity.
From Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)
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