mirth Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun great merriment
    gleefulness; glee; mirthfulness; hilarity.

WordNet

Mirth noun
Etymology
OE. mirthe, murthe, merthe, AS. myr&edh;, myrg&edh;, merh&edh;, mirh&edh;. See Merry.
Definitions
  1. Merriment; gayety accompanied with laughter; jollity.
    Then will I cause to cease ... from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth. Jer. vii. 34.
  2. That which causes merriment. Obs. Shak. Syn. -- Merriment; joyousness; gladness; fun; frolic; glee; hilarity; festivity; jollity. See Gladness.

Webster 1913