Definitions

1. noun

A person who brings joy or festive spirit, typically in a cheerful and lively manner.

“The group of carolers were known as merry men, spreading holiday cheer throughout the town.”

2. noun

A male servant or attendant, especially one who is attached to a noble or aristocratic family.

“During the Middle Ages, the merry men of the castle served as both entertainers and personal attendants to the lord.”