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Frolicsomeness

Frolicsome \Frol"ic*some\, a. Full of gayety and mirth; given to pranks; sportive.

Old England, who takes a frolicsome brain fever once every two or three years, for the benefit of her doctors.
--Sir W. Scott. -- Frol"ic*some*ly, adv. -- Frol"ic*some*ness, n.

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frolicsomeness

n. The quality of being frolicsome; playfulness.

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frolicsomeness

n. lively high-spirited playfulness [syn: friskiness, sportiveness]

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His lithe figure, neat firm footing of the stag, swift intelligent expression, and his ready frolicsomeness, pleasant humour, cordial temper, and his Irishry, whereon he was at liberty to play, as on the emblem harp of the Isle, were soothing to think of.