Etymology

Hocktide

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

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The story

Derived from an unknown first element + tide.

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