DCHP-1 Online
frolic † 
n. in pioneer days especially, a neighborly gathering for various kinds of work, often followed by a party.
See also: bee milling frolic
- 1822 (1960) But a little consideration showed me that the profit of a frolic would be dearly purchased. . . . a number attend principally for amusement.
- 1827 The parties, it appeared, had been out together on a "Frolic" or "Bee" and on their return toward home in the evening, in a state of intoxication, the Prisoner beat his wife, first with a Rail, and afterwards with a Switch.
- 1952 "Better ask her how she's off for wood," he said. "Maybe we would get her up a frolic."
- 1964 All bees provided entertainment and social intercourse as well as hard work. On that account they were usually called "frolics" in New Brunswick and the United States.
- 1822 (1960) But a little consideration showed me that the profit of a frolic would be dearly purchased. . . . a number attend principally for amusement.