(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:07:51

Bid"ale` (?), n. [Bid + ale.]

An invitation of friends to drink ale at some poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity for his relief.

[Prov. Eng.]

 

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