GAY, a.
1. 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, n. An ornament. Not used.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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