CHURCH-ALE


Meaning of CHURCH-ALE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: Middle English chirche ale, from chirche church + ale (festival)

: a festival formerly held in English country parishes at which ale was sold to raise money for church expenses and relief of the poor

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