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husking frolic † Obs. 
a community gathering where neighbors husked corn and had a party.
See also: husking bee
- 1832 In New Brunswick, and other parts where husking Indian corn is a matter of some moment, the young men and women assemble for the purpose of performing the job. On these occasions, which they call "husking frolics," they have rare frolics indeed; tumbling and kissing each other among the corn, forming a prominent share of the amusement.
- 1836 I won't consent to Sall's goin to them huskin parties and quiltin frolicks along with you no more, on no account, for you know how Polly Brown and Nancy White. . . .
- 1832 In New Brunswick, and other parts where husking Indian corn is a matter of some moment, the young men and women assemble for the purpose of performing the job. On these occasions, which they call "husking frolics," they have rare frolics indeed; tumbling and kissing each other among the corn, forming a prominent share of the amusement.