merrymaker

[ mer-ee-mey-ker ]

noun

a person who gaily or enthusiastically takes part in some festive or merry celebration; reveler.

Origin of merrymaker

First recorded in 1820–30; merry + maker

Matteo seized the merrymaker, and was about to make short work with him, when his superior held his hand.
Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape From the Brigand's of Greece | Bracebridge Hemyng
Harrison showed an unexpected sympathy with the futile, tragic little merrymaker.
Short Stories of Various Types | Various
He must have been a corpse even when I took him for a merrymaker.
The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure | Rex Beach
Even Cora, the family merrymaker, was quiet, until aroused from her reverie by an act of her brother who replenished the fire.
The Daughter of a Republican | Bernie Babcock
His mind was beginning to soar above the showman and merrymaker.
Marse Henry (Vol. 1) | Henry Watterson

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