bride-ale

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Synonyms: bride ale, bridecake

Antonyms: bride ale, bridecake

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|archaic|or|Northern England}} A rustic wedding feast<ref>{{R:Webster 1913}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|Northern England}} The warmed, sweetened, and spiced [[ale]] presented to a [[wedding party]] on its return from church.

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