gladder

Etymology 1
From, from , , comparative of. More at.

Etymology 2
From, or perhaps from , from , equivalent to.

Verb

 * 1) * 1909, Country Correspondence, Political Department, 1800-[1804]:
 * Under the auspicious influence of the Company's just and equitable administration, the face of this province is gladdered [sic]—the blossoms of Peace are blowing and the blessings of tranquility increasing daily [...]
 * Under the auspicious influence of the Company's just and equitable administration, the face of this province is gladdered [sic]—the blossoms of Peace are blowing and the blessings of tranquility increasing daily [...]

Etymology
From, from.

Noun

 * 1) One who makes glad or gives joy.
 * 2) * late 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer, The Knight's Tale, The Canterbury Tales, line 2223-2224:
 * "enm"

- [...] Thou glader of the mount of Citheroun, For thilke love thou haddest to Adoun, [...]