Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Jubilee
jubilee, n. [Fr. jubilé, to shout for joy < L. < Gk. < Heb.] (webplay: joy).
Ceremony in which complete forgiveness and freedom are granted; fiftieth year when slaves are granted liberty and debts forgiven (Lev. 25]; [fig.] celebration; time of rejoicing.
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