carolled

noun

1. Obsolete a kind of circle dance
2. a song of joy or praise; esp., a Christmas song

Origin: ME carole < OFr, kind of dance, Christmas song < ML choraula, a dance to the flute < L choraules < Gr choraulēs, flute player who accompanied the choral dance < choros, chorus + aulein, to play the flute < aulos, flute

intransitive verb caroled or carolled, caroling or carolling

1. to sing, esp. in joy; warble
2. to sing carols, esp. Christmas carols, in chorus with others

transitive verb

1. to sing (a tune, etc.)
2. to praise in song