wayzgoose

British

/ ˈweɪzˌɡuːs /

noun

a works outing made annually by a printing house

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Etymology

Origin of wayzgoose

C18: from earlier waygoose, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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“When Siri said to turn right, the wayzgoose drove off the bridge.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2022

Carriages were chartered, an enormous quantity of eatables and drinkables provided, and away we went, a regular wayzgoose or bean-feast party.

From The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales by Bullen, Frank T.

Programmes of the Kelmscott Press annual wayzgoose for the years 1892-5.

From The Art and Craft of Printing by Morris, William

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