Soul-ale

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A wake or funeral gathering at which ale is served; also called dirge-ale. historical

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dirge-ale

Etymology

From soul + ale. Compare bridal (literally “bride-ale”). See also Swedish gravöl and Danish gravøl.

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