Thus in ancient times arose the Khruath, a periodic gathering of all free adults in a given territory who cared to come.

Traditionally, periodic gatherings of the extended family occur at the family haka, or "tomb" (v. inf.

The oldest English clubs were merely informal periodic gatherings of friends for the purpose of dining or drinking with one another.

The Rendezvous: a periodic gathering of the £ in the depths of the bog, for the purpose of acquaintance, decision, and mating.

Free exchange of ideas, skills, and knowledge are encouraged, especially at periodic gatherings sometimes called build nights or open house days.

The clans in the surrounding area would gather at Town Creek for periodic gatherings known as "busks".

Coordination takes place at periodic gatherings of corporation presidents and chief executive officers.

At periodic gatherings, it was said, members would receive copies of the latest issue fresh from the printer and each turn immediately to read his own articles.

This custom also included the periodic solemn gathering of the contents of the geniza, which were then buried in the cemetery or "bet ḥayyim."

They hold periodic gatherings and activities.