Obs. rare–1. [a. OF. jolivet, jollyvet, dim. of jolif, -ve gay, pretty, JOLLY.] A gay or pretty little creature.
1413. Pilgr. Sowle (Caxton), I. xxii. (1859), 28. The byrd that syngeth on the braunche on hye, And sheweth hym self a lusty iolyuet, Vnto the deth is smyten sodeynly.
