give ale

noun

A traditional medieval English feast or festival often organized by local parishes or guilds in order to raise funds for a particular event.

Meanings

noungive ale (usually uncountable, plural give ales)

plural give ales

  1. EnglandhistoricaluncountableusuallyA traditional medieval English feast or festival often organized by local parishes or guilds in order to raise funds for a particular event.
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