gladder

adj

1. (comparative, form-of)comparative form of glad: more glad

verb

1. (alt-of, alternative, nonstandard, proscribed, rare)Alternative form of gladden.

   “Under the auspicious influence of the Company's just and equitable administration, the face of this province is gladdered —the blossoms of Peace are blowing and the blessings of tranquility increasing daily …”

   “The light of snow has gladdered the heart [...]”