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protracted meeting Hist. 
a series of religious services held all day long for several days.
- 1832 It is now required of the Episcopal Methodist preachers, to make the public acquainted with their motives for establishing Protracted Meetings.
- 1848 The Association is the result of a "retreat" or protracted meeting which has recently been held in Longueuil.
- 1909 They dreaded to meet Laura; they kept away from the "protracted meetings," but were eager to hear about her and what she said and did.
- 1832 It is now required of the Episcopal Methodist preachers, to make the public acquainted with their motives for establishing Protracted Meetings.