Hocktide

English

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Etymology

Derived from an unknown first element + tide.

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.

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