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noun 
  1. joy, the emotion of being happy.
  2. Good luck; good fortune; prosperity.
All bechance to thee in Milan! " w:William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, Wikisource:The Two Gentlemen of Verona, I-i
  1. An agreeable feeling or condition of the soul arising from good fortune or propitious happening of any kind; the possession of those circumstances or that state of being which is attended enjoyment; the state of being happy; contentment; joyful satisfaction; felicity; blessedness.
  2. Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace; " used especially of language.
Some beauties yet no precepts can declare, For there's a , as well as care. " w:Alexander Pope, Alexander Pope.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: geluk
  • French: bonheur
  • German: Frí¶hlichkeit , Glí¼ck
  • Italian: felicití  , gioia
  • Spanish: felicidad , alegrí­a
Etymology: From happy.

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