soul-ale

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From soul +‎ ale. Compare bridal (literally “bride-ale”). See also Swedish gravöl and Danish gravøl.

Noun[edit]

soul-ale (plural soul-ales)

  1. (historical) A wake or funeral gathering at which ale is served; also called dirge-ale.

Synonyms[edit]

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