What does "hocktide" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "hocktide"?

Common synonyms include: hockday, hockday.

Hocktide

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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. historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

hockday hockday

Etymology

Derived from an unknown first element + tide.

Related phrases

easter sunday

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