What does Jocelyn mean?

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Proper noun
  1. (dated) A male given name.
  2. A patronymic surname​.
  3. A female given name.
Name
  1. A female given name of Latin origin.
    1. (meaning, history) The merry one.
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He could see the open cart led by two horses atop which stood his Jocelyn in a simple, loose-fitting, white gown.
In the end, Jocelyn adds, nothing is as simple as making steady streams of 8-ft logs.
Though John and Jocelyn were obviously delighted to spend some time with their daughter, the reunion opened old wounds.
Jocelyn reached behind her neck and released the clasp, removed the necklace and held it at arm's length to him.
He positioned himself on the couch watching the documentary with glee with Jocelyn looking on with displeasure.
Grumbling, Jocelyn quickly slipped through the window into an empty water closet, keeping her back exposed as little as possible.

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