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Converted triremes: most jolly! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

merriest

'most jolly' is the definition.
('merry' can be a synonym of 'jolly')

'converted triremes' is the wordplay.
'converted' is an anagram indicator.
'triremes' is an anagram of 'MERRIEST'.

(Other definitions for merriest that I've seen before include "most tipsy" , "Most jolly and high spirited" , "Most mirthful" , "Jolliest" , "higher than the rest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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