"holming" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: holm + -ing Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|holm|ing}} holm + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} holming (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A former Welsh tradition, on St. Stephen's Day, of slashing female servants and late risers with holly branches. Tags: historical, uncountable
    Sense id: en-holming-en-noun-hUBAusiF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ing

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