callithump — ozdic

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noun

1

A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns and other discordant noises.

You probably don't know what callithump is, but you will find out if you undertake to hoe sod-ground potatoes in July. It has something to do with brazen trumpets and violence. I became acquainted with callithump when I straightened out the asparagus-bed.

2

A burlesque serenade; a charivari.

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noun — a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to

shivaree
chivaree
charivari
callathump
belling

noun — a noisy boisterous parade

callathump

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You probably don't know what callithump is, but you will find out if you undertake to hoe sod-ground potatoes in July. It has something to do with brazen trumpets and violence. I became acquainted wit

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