A festival held in the summer (esp. at midsummer), celebrated with dancing, games, dramatic performances, etc. Frequently in plural. Now historical.
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释义 | society > leisure > social event > festive occasion > specific festivities > [noun] > festivities associated with midsummer (7) summer gamea1400 A festival held in the summer (esp. at midsummer), celebrated with dancing, games, dramatic performances, etc. Frequently in plural. Now historical. watch1445 A wake or revel held on St. John the Baptist's (Midsummer) Eve (23 June), sometimes renewed on St. Peter's Eve (28 June). Obsolete. summer ale1586 (a) ale brewed in, or for drinking in, the summer; †(b) a summer festival (cf. ale, n. 2) (obsolete). summering1606 A summer excursion, festivity, or occasion for revelry. Frequently in plural. Now historical and rare. midsummer alea1639 a festive gathering held at midsummer. Subcategories:— decorated pole (2) |
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