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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun a noisy boisterous parade.
  • noun a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple.

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  • noun a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
  • noun a noisy boisterous parade

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  • ~a noisy boisterous parade

    ~a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple

    ~synomyms: callithump, shivaree

    January 17, 2009

  • Also see callithumpian.

    January 17, 2009