tin-kettling

tin-kettling
\(ˈ)tinˈket(ə)liŋ\ noun
Etymology: from tin kettle + -ing
Britain : a mock serenade; especially : shivaree

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  • tin-kettle — /tɪn ˈkɛtl/ (say tin ketl) verb (t) (tin kettled, tin kettling) to welcome (a newly wed couple) by noisy banging of tin cans, saucepans, etc. –tin kettling, noun …  

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