Dragging this kicking and screaming above the 'line'.....
The Flemish word 'Paas' and the German 'Pasche' (both translating as 'Passion' and meaning Easter) give us the root of the word Pace - as in the Pace Egging Song.....
Here's one, two, three jolly lads all in one mind
We have come a pace egging and I hope you'll prove kind
And I hope you'll prove kind with your eggs and strong beer
And we'll come no more nigh you until the next year