The emptying of a neoessary-hovise, particularly in London. You have been at an Irish wedding, where black eyes are given instead of favours; saying to one who has a black eye.
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Wed>>. II. Wedding ·noun Nuptial ceremony; nuptial festivities; marriage; nupt...
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