1. The exchanging of political favors, especially the trading of influence or votes among legislators to achieve passage of projects that are of interest to one another. 2. The exchanging of favors or praise, as among artists, critics, or academics. 3. See birling.
ETYMOLOGY:
From the early American practice of neighbors gathering to help clear land by rolling off and burning felled timber.
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