folklore

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The feeling of union within the confederation is kept alive by the common interests of the tribes, their folkmotes, and the festivities which are usually kept in connection with the folkmotes.

From Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution by Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz

In the reign of this weak king several folkmotes of the London citizens were held at Paul's Cross, in the churchyard.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

Moreover, at the east end of the church lay a smaller plot, on which the citizens held folkmotes and made parade of arms for preserving the King's peace.

From The Customs of Old England by Snell, F. J. (Frederick John)

The village communities were bereft of their folkmotes, their courts and independent administration; their lands were confiscated.

From Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution by Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz

The Government found, however, the folkmotes "too noisy," too disobedient, and in 1787, elected councils, composed of a mayor and three to six syndics, chosen from among the wealthier peasants, were introduced instead.

From Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution by Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz