Dictionarium: GAY

Dictionarium is the Medieval Latin word for "dictionary". We will be looking at the definition of words as taken from Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary. This 1828 dictionary reflects our Christian heritage, and the Christian philosophy for life, government, and education. The American Dictionary of the English language is based upon God's written word, for Noah Webster used the Bible as the foundation for his definitions.

GAY, a.
1. Merry; airy; jovial; sportive; frolicksome. It denotes more life and animation than cheerful. Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay.
2. Fine; showy; as a gay dress.
3. Inflamed or merry with liquor; intoxicated; a vulgar use of the word in America.

GAY, n. An ornament. [Not used.]

Source: http://65.66.134.201/cgi-bin/webster/webster.exe