clipping the church (original) (raw)

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A Dictionary of English Folklore

Jacqueline SimpsonJacqueline Simpson, Steve RoudSteve Roud

A widespread but relatively under-researched custom. ‘Clipping’, in this context, means ‘To embrace, fondle, encircle with the arms’ (EDD) and this custom involves people holding hands and encircling their local church. The best-known example is at ... ...

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