candy pull

noun

1. a social gathering at which taffy or molasses candy is made.

Word History and Origins

Origin of candy pull¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Pamela was having a candy-pull down-stairs one night—a grown-up candy-pull to which the boys were not expected.

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An old-fashioned candy-pull is often more entertaining than the most elaborately prepared function.

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How is thee to have the fair unless thee has the candy pull?

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We had a molasses candy pull last Friday evening, given by the house matron of Fergussen to the left-behinds in the other halls.

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The candy pull being finished all the girls gathered about the fire, sitting down Turk fashion.

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