English word merry comes from Proto-Indo-European *mreǵʰ-, Proto-Indo-European - -us, and later Proto-Indo-European *mréǵʰus (Brief. Short.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *mreǵʰ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| - -us | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *mréǵʰus | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | Brief. Short. |
| *murguz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | (of time or duration) short; brief. Slow; leisurely. |
| miriġe | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| mirige | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Pleasant, attractive, enjoyable. |
| murie | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| merry | English (en) | (euphemistic) drunk; tipsy. Brisk. Causing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight.. Festive and full of fun and laughter.. Jolly and full of high spirits. |