单词 | whitsun ale |
释义 | > as lemmasWhitsun ale Whitsun ale n. now historical a parish festival held at Whitsuntide, celebrated by ale-drinking, feasting, and entertainments such as dancing, plays, and games (cf. ale n. 2, church ale n.). ΘΚΠ society > leisure > social event > festive occasion > specific festivities > [noun] > festivities associated with Whitsun Whitsun ale1602 1602 T. Dekker Satiro-mastix sig. M A Poets Whitson-Ale. 1727 W. Somervile Occas. Poems 384 At Whitson-ales king of the May..He tript it on each holyday. 1823 Mirror of Lit. 24 May 7/1 Even the Whitsun Ales are now scarcely known, except in some obscure parts of the country. 2000 K. L. French People of Parish (2001) iv. 136 In 1521, the wardens added a minstrel to the Whitsun ale to add to the attraction. < as lemmas |
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