husting

English

noun
Definitions
  • A platform where candidates in an election give speeches.
  • (historical) An assembly, especially one of the retainers of a ruler.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English husting inherited from Old English hūsting derived from Old Norse húsþing (house assembly) affix from English house (a house, company) + English thing.

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English

thing

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