DCHP-2
mainstreeting DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
the practice of promenading the main street of a town, especially by a politician wishing to meet and greet potential supporters.
- 1959 There were handshakes all round, a quiet afternoon walk that Dief loves to call "Main-streeting," then a ball game after dinner.
- 1963 He flew into hometown Rouyn to open his campaign, [and] got in a few hours mainstreeting. . . .
- 1959 There were handshakes all round, a quiet afternoon walk that Dief loves to call "Main-streeting," then a ball game after dinner.