callathump

[kal-uh-thuhmp]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Chiefly Northeastern U.S.

a shivaree; callithump.

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callathumpian noun

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Throughout New England the noisy bridal serenade is a nourishing practice, going by such names as horning, shivaree, skimmelton, skimmington, warming, housewarming, sendoff, rouser, jamboree, waking-up, bellin', tin pan shower, callithumpian, callathumpin'. callathump and cowthump.