soul-ale
soul-ale · soul-ales
A wake or funeral gathering at which ale is servedA wake or funeral gathering at which ale is served; also called dirge-ale.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A wake or funeral gathering at which ale is served; also called dirge-ale.
Origin
From soul + ale. Compare bridal (literally “bride-ale”). See also Swedish gravöl and DanisFrom soul + ale. Compare bridal (literally “bride-ale”). See also Swedish gravöl and Danish gravøl.
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