hocktide

/ˈhɒktɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A medieval English festival celebrated every four years, held in alternate years with the Aylesbury festival.

“The old records of the village describe a grand hocktide celebration in 1456, complete with music, feasting, and dancing.”

Synonyms

  • ancient celebration
  • medieval festival

Antonyms

  • contemporary celebration
  • modern festival