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Shivaree

noun
1.
A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple.  Synonyms: belling, callathump, callithump, charivari, chivaree.





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... O'Neill Dorgan, him that was sicrety iv Deerin' Shtreet branch number wan hundred an' eight iv th' Ancient Ordher iv Scow Unloaders, him that has th' red lambrequin on his throat, that married th' second time to Dinnihy's aunt an' we give a shivaree to him. Hivins on earth, don't ye ...
— Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen • Finley Peter Dunne


Words linked to "Shivaree" :   callithump, serenade


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