Both Uses of
mirth
in
A Prayer for Owen Meany
- 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 *
Definition:
fun and laughter