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frolic†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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in pioneer days especially, a neighborly gathering for various kinds of work, often followed by a party.

Quotations

1822

But a little consideration showed me that the profit of a frolic would be dearly purchased. . . . a number attend principally for amusement.

1827

The parties, it appeared, had been out together on a "Frolic" or "Bee" and on their return toward home in the evening, in a state of intoxication, the Prisoner beat his wife, first with a Rail, and afterwards with a Switch.

1952

"Better ask her how she's off for wood," he said. "Maybe we would get her up a frolic."

1964

All bees provided entertainment and social intercourse as well as hard work. On that account they were usually called "frolics" in New Brunswick and the United States.