"holming" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From 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
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