house-raising

noun

house-rais·​ing ˈhau̇s-ˌrā-ziŋ How to pronounce house-raising (audio)
: 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of house-raising was in 1704

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Cite this Entry

“House-raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house-raising. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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