hustings
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noun plural but singular or plural in construction \ˈhəs-tiŋz\Definition of HUSTINGS
1
a : a local court formerly held in various English municipalities and still held infrequently in London b : a local court in some cities in Virginia
2
a : a raised platform used until 1872 for the nomination of candidates for the British Parliament and for election speeches b : an election platform : stump c : the proceedings or locale of an election campaign
Origin of HUSTINGS
Middle English, from Old English hūsting, from Old Norse hūsthing, from hūs house + thing assembly
First Known Use: before 12th century
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