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hustings 1. Brit (before 1872) the platform on which candidates were nominated for Parliament and from which they addressed the electors 2. the proceedings at a parliamentary election 3. political campaigning How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He then felt himself forced up some wooden steps by the persons from behind; and on removing his hat, found himself surrounded by his friends, in the very front of the left hand side of the hustings. Better got up gentlemen than the other cousins to ride over to polling-booths and hustings here and there, and show themselves on the side of England, it would be hard to find. That is a piece of clap-trap you have got ready for the hustings. |
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