Both Uses of
jaunty
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- And some profess to have attained to the same knowledge by experiment as aforesaid, and jauntily continue their indulgence in such experiments with terrible effect.†
Chpt 25-27 *
- This was considered an unexceptionable place for obtaining the necessary food and rest: Host Trencher (as he was jauntily called by the local newspaper) being a substantial man of high repute for catering through all the country round.†
Chpt 49-51
Definition:
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(jaunty) appearing cheerful, lively, and self-confident