mischief night
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mischief night
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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The attack happened in Hemlington on 30 October - on what is locally known as "mischief night".
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2021
It happened on what is known locally as mischief night.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2021
Cleveland Police said it happened on what is known locally as "mischief night", during which its officers dealt with "a considerable number of incidents".
From BBC • Nov. 3, 2021
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