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1. (n.) shivaree
a mock serenade with noisemakers given for a newly married couple; charivari.
2. shivaree
an elaborate, noisy celebration.
3. (v.t.) shivaree
to serenade with a shivaree.
Etymology: (1835–45, Amer.; alter. of Mississippi Valley F, F charivaricharivari)
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1. (noun) shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callithump, callathump, belling
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
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