"early closing" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} early closing (uncountable)
  1. (UK, dated) The practice of business premises in a town closing for one afternoon each week. Tags: UK, dated, uncountable
    Sense id: en-early_closing-en-noun-4nWRPeXV Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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