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goig

Pronunciation: [ˈɡo̞t͡ʃ]

“goig” is a Catalan word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. joy, pleasure
  2. a verse in praise of the Virgin Mary or a saint

In Catalan

  1. Emoció que resulta d'allò que es posseeix, es desitja o complau.
  2. Cant religiós com a llaor d'una mare de déu.
  3. Full on hi ha impresos dits cants religiosos.

Etymology

Inherited from Latin gaudium. First attested in the 12th century. Doublet of gaudi, a later learned borrowing.

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