Dunmow flitch en · NOUN
Meanings
- (UK) A flitch of bacon awarded to a married couple who convince a local "jury" of bachelors and maidens that, for a year and a day, they have never wished themselves unwed, as part of a traditional four-yearly ritual at Great Dunmow, Essex, England.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmow flitches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |