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village green

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village green
An open space or public park, once traditionally located at the center of a village; still found in many towns today; also see common.
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The plays were given sometimes in the halls of nobles and gentlemen, either when banquets were in progress or on other festival occasions; sometimes before less select audiences in the town halls or on village greens.
A History of English Literature by Fletcher, Robert Huntington View in context
Walking straight up from the station, she crossed the village green and entered the long chestnut avenue that connects it with the church.
Howards End by Forster, E. M. View in context
Doubtless there was a large sweep of park and a broad glassy pool in front of that mansion, but the swelling slope of meadow would not let our traveller see them from the village green.
Adam Bede by Eliot, George View in context
 
 
 
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