house-raising
noun
house-rais·ing
ˈhau̇s-ˌrā-ziŋ 
: the joint erection of a house or its framework by a gathering of neighbors
Word History
First Known Use
1704, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near house-raising
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“House-raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house-raising. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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