| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. An invitation of friends to drink ale at some poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity for his relief.[Websters]. | |
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Date "BIDALE" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references) |
| Note: Bidale \Bid"ale`\, noun. [Bid ale.]. (references) |
Specialty Definition: BIDALE
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| Noah Webster | [Noun] In England, an invitation of friends to drink ale at some poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity; an ancient and still a local custom. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
