"torchmaking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: torch + making Etymology templates: {{compound|en|torch|making}} torch + making Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} torchmaking (uncountable)
  1. (Sussex) The communal work carried out by bonfire society members in September, October and early November to prepare for Bonfire Night, especially by making torches. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-torchmaking-en-noun-vq1ICXoX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Sussex English

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