friendly lead

/ˈfɹɛndliː liːd/

noun

A gathering at a public house, with songs, dancing, etc., to raise money for somebody who is in prison or otherwise in trouble.

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Meanings

nounfriendly lead (plural friendly leads)

plural friendly leads

  1. UKobsoleteA gathering at a public house, with songs, dancing, etc., to raise money for somebody who is in prison or otherwise in trouble.
Cite this entry
APA

friendly lead. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/friendly%20lead

MLA

“friendly lead.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/friendly%20lead. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “friendly lead,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/friendly%20lead.

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