protracted meeting

Hist.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a series of religious services held all day long for several days.

Quotations

1832

It is now required of the Episcopal Methodist preachers, to make the public acquainted with their motives for establishing Protracted Meetings.

1848

The Association is the result of a "retreat" or protracted meeting which has recently been held in Longueuil.

1909

They dreaded to meet Laura; they kept away from the "protracted meetings," but were eager to hear about her and what she said and did.