MERRYMAKER

reveler, reveller, merrymaker

(noun) a celebrant who shares in a noisy party; “the clubs attract revelers as young as thirteen”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

merrymaker (plural merrymakers)

One who makes merry; a reveler or celebrant.

I'm not much of a holiday merrymaker, but I do appreciate a stiff glass of eggnog while the others sing carols.

Source: Wiktionary


Mer"ry*mak`er, n.

Definition: One who makes merriment or indulges in conviviality; a jovial comrade.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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