- Church-ale
- Church-ale Church"-ale`, n. A church or parish festival (as in commemoration of the dedication of a church), at which much ale was used. --Wright. Nares. [1913 Webster]
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church-ale — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: Middle English chirche ale, from chirche church + ale (festival) : a festival formerly held in English country parishes at which ale was sold to raise money for church expenses and relief of the poor … Useful english dictionary
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