Noun
/ˈweɪzˌɡuːs/
"Wayzgoose" is a term originating from the printing industry, historically referring to a feast or social gathering held by printers to celebrate the end of summer and the onset of winter. It is characterized as an event for workers and their families. The term is somewhat obscure and not frequently used in modern English, primarily appearing in specific discussions related to printing, literature, or historical contexts (more often in written than spoken forms).
The local printers organized a wayzgoose to celebrate their craft and build community.
Los impresores locales organizaron un wayzgoose para celebrar su oficio y construir comunidad.
During the wayzgoose, the employees shared stories and enjoyed a hearty meal together.
Durante el wayzgoose, los empleados compartieron historias y disfrutaron de una comida abundante juntos.
The tradition of the wayzgoose has waned, but some printing houses still hold the event to honor their heritage.
La tradición del wayzgoose ha disminuido, pero algunas imprentas aún celebran el evento para honrar su herencia.
The term "wayzgoose" itself does not occur frequently in idiomatic expressions, given its specificity to the printing context. However, the notion of gatherings or celebrations associated with specific trades can be connected to various phrases in English.
"Burning the midnight oil" can imply staying up late working on projects, often seen at industry-related gatherings like wayzgooses.
"Burning the midnight oil" puede implicar quedarse despierto hasta tarde trabajando en proyectos, a menudo visto en reuniones relacionadas con la industria como los wayzgooses.
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" emphasizes the need for social events such as a wayzgoose to maintain morale in the workplace.
"Todo trabajo y ninguna diversión hacen de Jack un chico aburrido" enfatiza la necesidad de eventos sociales como un wayzgoose para mantener la moral en el lugar de trabajo.
"Feathering one’s nest", while not directly related, connotes enjoying the fruits of labor, akin to the celebration during a wayzgoose.
"Feathering one’s nest", aunque no está directamente relacionado, connotifica disfrutar de los frutos del trabajo, similar a la celebración durante un wayzgoose.
The etymology of "wayzgoose" is uncertain, but it is believed to derive from the early printing trades. It is thought to stem from a combination of words in dialect or possibly Scots, suggesting a festive gathering. The earliest recorded use dates back to the 18th century.
Synonyms: - Gathering - Feast - Celebration
Antonyms: - Isolation - Solitude - Loneliness