maypole in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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It has a village green and a maypole, which is still in use.
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There are still people living in the village, and it is a popular tourist site, particularly around midsummer, when a maypole is erected annually.
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Its purpose is unknown, though it is thought to be the site of maypole dancing.
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It is a picturesque village with a village green and a maypole.
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A maypole was set up in his parish.
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A maypole is often erected around which, at least if there are children present at the celebration, dancing is performed.
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The church's curious name derives from the shaft of the maypole that was traditionally set up each year opposite the church.
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The maypole is often more than 30 metres tall, connected from two or three spruce trees.
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A kind of maypole (called pau-de-sebo) is also raised and used in some festivities.
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In the past locals would erect a maypole on the earthwork, around which childless couples would dance to promote fertility.
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