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BIDA, an inland town of Africa, situated in about N. lat. 9° 5' and E. long. 6° 5', sixteen miles N. of the Biver Niger or Quorra, and lying N.N.W. of the town of Egga. Bida, which was visited by Dr Baikie in 1862, is a large town, the capital of the kingdom of Nupe.

9th ed. Encyclopædia Britannica, vol. 3, p. 665
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Bidale [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In England, an invitation of friends to drink ale at some poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity; an ancient and still a local custom.

Bidale [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

An invitation of friends to drink ale at some poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity for his relief.