Both Uses
mirth
in
A Prayer for Owen Meany
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- And although there was much mirth in evidence at my mother's wedding, and even my grandmother exhibited an unusual tolerance for the many young and not-so-young adults who were cavorting and jolly with drink, the reception ended in an outburst of bad weather more appropriate for a funeral.†
p. 125.7
- That the Dowlings "took turns" at The Gravesend Players—that they never took roles in the same play—was a great source of mirth to Dan, who enjoyed joking with Mr. Fish.†
p. 246.2 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(mirth) fun and laughter
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)