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According to Canon, the name's inspired by the Spanish word allegria, which means 'joy' in English.
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Already the prettier faces peep forth; and you may see, from the softness of the complexion, that they have been just washed free of the "allegria" that for the last two weeks has rendered them hideous.
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
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The "allegria" is used by the New Mexican belles to preserve the complexion, and get it up towards some special occasion, such as a grand _fiesta_ or "fandango," when it is washed off, and the skin comes out clear and free from "tan."
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
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New Mexico, of daubing their faces all over with the juice of a berry called by them the "allegria," which gives them anything but a charming look.
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
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In 1965 Natalia Ginzburg wrote the comedy Ti ho sposato per allegria (I Married You for Fun) for the actress Adriana Asti, who performed it with great success.
Natalia Ginzburg. 2009
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E per finire tutta questa allegria, domani al lavoro possiamo seguire l'inaugurazione...urra'!
Archive 2009-01-01 Ra 2009
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E per finire tutta questa allegria, domani al lavoro possiamo seguire l'inaugurazione...urra'!
Chirpiness Ra 2009
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“Divertente corto sulle incomprensioni, realizzato per dare a novanta secondi della vostra vita, quel tantinello in più di allegria.”
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Chiudiamo la giornata dedicata al già visto con una clip che mi mi mette allegria ad ogni visione.
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Here they fell into each other's arms and the orchestra let loose a passage of wild allegria which it had been holding in reserve.
Castellinaria and Other Sicilian Diversions Henry Festing Jones 1889
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