GAY,
adjective1. Merry; airy; jovial; sportive; frolicksome. It denotes more life and
animation than cheerful.
Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay
2. Fine; showy; as a gay dress.
3. Inflamed or merry with liquor;
intoxicated; a vulgar use of the word in America.
GAY, noun An ornament. Not used.