merry-bells

[ mer-ee-belz ]

/ ˈmɛr iˌbɛlz /

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noun, plural mer·ry-bells.

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How to use merry-bells in a sentence

Church bells pealed from St. Catherine of Siena parish one block away.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
A ban on the ringing of church bells, lifted in 1941, was reimposed.
Remembering the Russian Priest Who Fought the Orthodox Church|Cathy Young|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bohac said the bill does not require anyone to say “Merry Christmas” if they are not up for it.
A Field General in the War on Christmas|David Freedlander|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Because we all grew up initially thinking it was “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen.”
Yes, I Like Christmas Music. Stop Laughing.|Michael Tomasky|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But asked if he would say “Merry Christmas” to someone who he knew did not celebrate the holiday, he paused for several seconds.
A Field General in the War on Christmas|David Freedlander|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I take the Extream Bells, and set down the six Changes on them thus.
Tintinnalogia, or, the Art of Ringing|Richard Duckworth and Fabian Stedman
Bells were pealing and tolling in all directions, and the air was filled with the sound of distant shouts and cries.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
The Seven-score and four on the six middle Bells, the treble leading, and the tenor lying behind every change, makes good Musick.
Tintinnalogia, or, the Art of Ringing|Richard Duckworth and Fabian Stedman
We were in the midst of it, and having a merry time, when the door suddenly opened and Liszt appeared.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
These Rules (leaving out the Tenor) serves for five bells; and leaving out the fifth and Tenor, they serve for four bells.
Tintinnalogia, or, the Art of Ringing|Richard Duckworth and Fabian Stedman