| 单词 | callithump |
| 释义 | callithump —callithumpian, adj. , n. /kal"euh thump'/, n. Chiefly Northeastern U.S. 1. a shivaree. 2. Midwestern U.S. Also called callithump parade. a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. Also, callathump. [1855-60, Amer.; cf. earlier callithumpian band assembly of noisemakers on New Year's Eve, Brit. dial. gallithumpians disturbers of order at Parliamentary elections, prob. equiv. to dial. gally to frighten (as in gallicrow scarecrow; akin to OE agaelwan to scare) + THUMP + -IAN] |
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