wakes
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Meaning · English
A community holiday, particularly in northern England.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wakes” mean?
A community holiday, particularly in northern England.
Is “wakes” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.