candy pull
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of candy pull
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The candy pull remains in the ideas folder.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2019
How is thee to have the fair unless thee has the candy pull?
From Holiday Stories for Young People by Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth
Our little fair was held the day after the candy pull, and the boys put up a tent for us in Colonel Fay's grounds.
From Holiday Stories for Young People by Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth
"I've asked in three or four of the young people for a candy pull," said she.
From The Riverman by White, Stewart Edward
"I believe it was to-day that the girls meant to have the candy pull at Jeanie's, wasn't it?" grandmamma asked.
From Holiday Stories for Young People by Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth
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