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Alacrity

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Alacrity
Alacrity A*lac"ri*ty, n. [L. alacritas, fr. alacer lively, eager, prob. akin to Gr. ? to drive, Goth. aljan zeal.] A cheerful readiness, willingness, or promptitude; joyous activity; briskness; sprightliness; as, the soldiers advanced with alacrity to meet the enemy. [1913 Webster]

I have not that alacrity of spirit, Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have. --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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