ˈhäkˌdā noun
or hoke·day ˈhōk-
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Middle English hockedai, hokeday
1. : the second Tuesday after Easter celebrated in England before the 18th century with rough sport and humorous play originally for the collection of funds for community purposes — called also Hock Tuesday
2. : the second Monday after Easter — called also Hock Monday