hustings.
A platform where candidates in an election give speeches; a husting.
Meaning & usage
A platform where candidates in an election give speeches; a husting.
An election campaign.
Washington is awfully deserted now that every congressman is out on the hustings.
A debate during an election campaign where the public can question some or all of the candidates.
The candidate was having a strong campaign but fell apart at the hustings.
Where this word comes from
Originally the plural of husting, later construed as a singular.
plural of husting
Where this word comes from
See the etymology of the main entry.
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