"merry company" meaning in All languages combined

See merry company on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: merry companies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} merry company (plural merry companies)
  1. (art) A painting, usually from the 17th century, showing a small group of people enjoying themselves, usually seated with drinks and music. Wikipedia link: merry company Categories (topical): Art
    Sense id: en-merry_company-en-noun-MGLFujin Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: art, arts

Inflected forms

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