joyance

noun

joy·​ance ˈjȯi-ən(t)s How to pronounce joyance (audio)
archaic

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of joyance was in 1590

Dictionary Entries Near joyance

Cite this Entry

“Joyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyance. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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