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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A fund-raising event in which donated box lunches are auctioned off.
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- noun US A
fundraising event in whichboxes aredecorated and filled with meals for two (traditionally by women) and others (traditionally men)bid on them, anticipating a meal with the preparer. - noun UK, historical A
Victorian social event for young people.
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