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jump the broomstick — to live together as a couple without marrying This symbolic leap replaced the wedding ceremony: Besides I ain t married proper. No more than if I jumped a broomstick. (B. Comwell, 1993, writing in archaic style) Whence the broomstick … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
Besom broom — Besom brooms are traditionally made of twigs tied to a larger pole and are the broom traditionally associated with witches. As a result of its construction, the besom is rounded instead of flat. The bristles can be made of many materials… … Wikipedia
Jumping the broom — depicts the tradition of jumping the broom. [Broyles, Tab staff of the Department of African American Interpretation. The Old Plantation information sheet . In [http://www.history.org/History/teaching/Dayseries/pdf files/Episode Four.pdf A Day in … Wikipedia
leap the broomstick — obsolete to live together as a couple without marrying A variant of jump the broomstick and also as leap the besom. It applied to couples who were by choice cohabiting without being married, or to those without access to a priest: … … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
Magical tools in Wicca — The Magician from the Waite Smith tarot, who is depicted using the same tools that modern Wiccans use. In the neopagan religion of Wicca, a range of magical tools are used in ritual practice.[1] Each of these tools has different uses and… … Wikipedia
buckets — According to N&Q (5s:6 (1876), 24), it was the custom for the mother of a newly christened baby in 19th century Cumberland to give a tea to her neighbours. When they were ready to leave, a bucket was placed in the doorway which all the women… … A Dictionary of English folklore
broom — /brum / (say broohm) noun 1. a sweeping implement consisting of a flat brush of bristles, nylon, etc., on a long handle. 2. a sweeping implement consisting of a bunch of twigs or plant stems on a handle; besom. 3. any of the shrubby plants of the …
List of fashion topics — This is a list of topics related to fashion, many of which do not yet have Wikipedia articles. NOTOC 0 9 1300 1400 in fashion 1500 1550 in fashion 1600 1650 in fashion 1700 1750 in fashion 1795 1820 in fashion 20th century fashion A A line A line … Wikipedia
