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callithump
or cal·la·thump
[ kal-uh-thuhmp ]
noun
, Chiefly Northeastern U.S.
- a shivaree.
- 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.
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Other Words From
- cal·li·thump·i·an [kal-, uh, -, thuhm, -pee-, uh, n], adjective noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of callithump1
1855–60, Americanism; compare earlier callithumpian band assembly of noisemakers on New Year's Eve, British dialect gallithumpians disturbers of order at Parliamentary elections, probably equivalent to dial. gally to frighten (as in gallicrow scarecrow; akin to Old English agælwan to scare) + thump + -ian
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Example Sentences
I became acquainted with callithump when I straightened out the asparagus-bed.
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I have the greatest respect for honorable toil, but even more for callithump.
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You probably don't know what callithump is, but you will find out if you undertake to hoe sod-ground potatoes in July.
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By the time I had pulled half-way down one row I could feel the callithump working.
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