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Definition of 'gladder'English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) gladere, from (etyl) . More at (l).
Adjective
(head)
(glad)
Etymology 2
From (etyl) glader, from (etyl) .
Noun
( en-noun)
One who makes glad or gives joy.
- (Chaucer)
Etymology 3
From .
Verb
( en-verb)
To make glad; rejoice.
*1870 , Edward Royall Tyler, William Lathrop Kingsley, George Park Fisher, New Englander and Yale review :
- [...] and, the crown and seal of nil, the reciprocated love of God in Christ — devotion to Him in service, trust, and love, with the fullness of His favor streaming back into all the currents of experience, gladdering and perfecting all.
*1909 , Country Correspondence, Political Department, 1800-[1804]:
- Under the auspicious influence of the Company's just and equitable administration, the face of this province is gladdered [Sic-]—the blossoms of Peace are blowing and the blessings of tranquility increasing daily [...]
*2006 , P?rana Si?gha, S?hitya Ak?dem?, The knock at midnight :
- The light of snow has gladdered the heart [...]
( Webster 1913)
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