Emily Dickinson Lexicon

jolly, adj. [OFr jolif, gay, merry, amorous, festive, gallant, well dressed, attractive.] (webplay: life).

1. Silly; mirthful; merry; [fig.] active; lively; animated; fast falling; quickly moving.
2. Gay; merry; jovial; lively; [fig.] swaying in the breeze.