Etymology

church-ale

Today it means: A church or parish festival (as in commemoration of the dedication of a church), at which much ale was drunk. Full definition →

Middle English cherche ale
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromcherche ale
  2. English todaychurch-ale

From Middle English cherche ale.

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