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candy pull

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of candy pull

First recorded in 1835–45

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The candy pull remains in the ideas folder.

From Slate Oct. 30, 2019

But this isn't telling of our candy pull.

From Holiday Stories for Young People by Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth

A pop-corn party, of necessity, like a candy pull, must be held in the kitchen.

From Entertainments for Home, Church and School by Seeger, Frederica

But now you've stopped us, and I've lost a candy pull.

From Chums of the Camp Fire by Leslie, Lawrence J.

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

From Holiday Stories for Young People by Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth

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