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Merry

English origins, from 12th century,means compassion.
Pronunciation Mer-'re
Hit the peak of popularity In the 50's.
Apparently an assimilated form of Mercy.

Merry is occasionally a short form of Meredith.
Nowadays the name is usually bestowed because of its association with the adjective denoting a cheerful and jolly temperament.
In the accent of Canada and the central and northern US there is no difference in pronunciation between Merry and Mary.
Merry Anders appeared in many movies and TV shows.
by ger,eng,irish girl February 5, 2010
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merryweather

The short, blue-wearing fairy from Disney's Sleeping Beauty. She's the one with a temper, and the evil horned queen calls her "the rebel." It's her spell that turns Princess Aurora's dress blue and alerts the queen's crow where they are all hiding.
Tanya: (while watching Sleeping Beauty) Wait, what's the blue one's name?
Joe: Merryweather. And I can't believe you're making me watch this with you.
by xoemilyox July 9, 2007
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merry santa time

Replacement name given to Chirstmas as a result of the name offending every other religion.
Eliel: Hey Matt have a Merry Christmas.
Matt:That offends me, I don't belive in christ, I prefer Merry Santa Time
Eliel:....ok, Have a Merry Santa Time.
Matt:And a Merry Santa Time to you too!
by SoopaDoopaMoopaTroopa December 16, 2007
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merry poppins

a common phrase to wish someone a joyful sex-experience
-Claire and Thomas sure had some merry poppins last night

-hey, I hope you have a merry poppins with your girlfriend tonight
by veiolet da masta February 27, 2011
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Merry-Happy Birthsmas

Something you would say to someone with the unfortunate disposition of sharing a birthday with Jesus Christ.
Merry-Happy Birthsmas, Sorry you had to be born on a holiday...
by TheUglyDuckling1234500 December 31, 2011
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merrybirthaversary

When your birthday and wedding anniversary are both in December.
I'm 45 and I have been married 20 years this December! Happy merrybirthaversary to me!
by Teratogen December 28, 2012
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