DELECTATION


Meaning of DELECTATION in English

[ ˌdi:lɛk'teɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun formal, chiefly humorous pleasure and delight.

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. delectatio(n-) , from delectare (see delight ).

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