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Webster 1913 Edition

Church-ale

Church′-aleˊ

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Noun.
A church or parish festival (as in commemoration of the dedication of a church), at which much ale was used.
Wright. Nares.

Webster 1828 Edition

Church-ale

CHURCH-ALE

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Noun.
A wake or feast commemoratory of the dedication of the church.

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