delectation (http://definr.com/delectation)
n 1: a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight
to see her was obvious to all" [syn: delight]
2: act of receiving pleasure from something [syn: enjoyment]
No possession can surpass, or even equal, a good library to the lover of books. Here are treasured up for his daily use and delectation, riches which increase by being consumed, and pleasures which never cloy.
-- John Alfred Langford
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