"Hocktide" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Hock-tide [alternative], Hock tide [alternative]
Etymology: Derived from an unknown first element + tide. Etymology templates: {{unk|en|nocap=1}} unknown Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Hocktide
  1. (historical) A medieval English festival celebrated on the second Monday and Tuesday after Easter Sunday. The festivities involved men and women tying each other up and demanding a kiss or other payment for release. Wikipedia link: Hocktide Tags: historical Synonyms: Hockday
    Sense id: en-Hocktide-en-name-UUfmStWn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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