hocktide

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Synonyms: holytide, dockside

Antonyms: holytide, dockside

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|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.

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