Dictionary entry

Joy (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Joy, v. t. 1. To give joy to; to congratulate. “Joy us of our conquest.” Dryden.

To joy the friend, or grapple with the foe. Prior.

2. To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.

Neither pleasure's art can joy my spirits. Shak.

3. To enjoy. See Enjoy.

Who might have lived and joyed immortal bliss. Milton.