sunday-go-to-meeting

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Sun′day-go`-to-meet′ing

(ˈmit n, -ˈmi tɪŋ)

adj.

most presentable; best: Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes.

[1825–35, Amer.]

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Adj.

sunday-go-to-meeting - used of clothing; "my good clothes"; "her Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes"

go-to-meeting

best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"

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