Car·ol v. t. [imp. & p. p. Caroled or Carolled; p. pr. & vb. n. Caroling, or Carolling.]
1. To praise or celebrate in song.
The Shepherds at their festivals
Carol her goodness. --Milton.
2. To sing, especially with joyful notes.
Hovering swans . . . carol sounds harmonious. --Prior.
Car·ol·ing n. A song of joy or devotion; a singing, as of carols.
Such heavenly notes and carolings. --Spenser.
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caroling
n : singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas)