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"Section F, G and H"


Every true heart must felicitate itself that
its lot is cast in this kingdom.
W. Howitt.


Syn. -- See Congratulate.


Fe*lic`i*ta"tion (?), n. [Cf. F.
félicitation.] The act of felicitating; a wishing
of joy or happiness; congratulation.


Fe*lic"i*tous (?), a.
Characterized by felicity; happy; prosperous; delightful;
skillful; successful; happily applied or expressed;
appropriate.


Felicitous words and images.
M.
Arnold.


-- Fe*lic"i*tous*ly, adv. --
Fe*lic"i*tous*ness, n.


Fe*lic"i*ty (?), n.; pl.
Felicities (#). [OE. felicite, F.
félicité, fr. L. felicitas, fr.
felix, -icis, happy, fruitful; akin to fetus.]
1. The state of being happy; blessedness;
blissfulness; enjoyment of good.


Our own felicity we make or find.

Johnson.


Finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy
and felicity.


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