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shivaree (n.)

1843, earlier sherrie-varrie (1805), alteration of charivari. Century Dictionary describes it as "vulgar, southern U.S.;" OED describes it as "U.S. and Cornwall."

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Definitions of shivaree from WordNet

shivaree (n.)
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple;
Synonyms: chivaree / charivari / callithump / callathump / belling
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