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well-dressing

noun

Definition of well-dressing

: an ancient custom in rural areas in England of adorning local wells with floral decorations usually as part of a religious service in thanksgiving for an abundant supply of pure water

First Known Use of well-dressing

1819, in the meaning defined above

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