See Also: merriment(dictionary)
merriment(dictionary)

off-break (iou) and merriment (iou)


off-break (iou)



off-break noun. M19.
[from OFF- + BREAK noun1.]
The act or result of breaking off; a schism. M19.
Cricket. A ball bowled in such a way that, on pitching, it changes direction towards the leg side; a change of a ball's direction towards the leg side. L19.

merriment (iou)



merriment noun. L16.
[from MERRY adjective + -MENT.]
A thing that contributes to mirth; a jest; a brief comic dramatic Entertainment; a humorous or scurrilous publication. L16-E19.
The action of making merry; animated enjoyment or jocularity; mirth, fun. L16.
Entertainment, amusement. Only in L16.