Definition of carol
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : an old round dance with singing
2 : a song of joy or mirth
the carol of a bird— Lord Byron
3 : a popular song or ballad of religious joy
carol
verbcaroled or carolled; caroling or carolling
Definition of carol (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to sing especially in a joyful manner
1 : to praise in or as if in song
2 : to sing especially in a cheerful manner : warble
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The first known use of carol was in the 14th century
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