About The Word Michaelmas

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Michaelmas

Michaelmas Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Michaelmas?
[n] honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
Synonyms | Synonyms for Michaelmas: Michaelmas Day | September 29 Related Terms | Find terms related to Michaelmas: See Also | quarter day | Sep | Sept | September Michaelmas In Webster's Dictionary \Mich"ael*mas\, n. [Michael + mass religious service;
OE. Mighelmesse.]
The feat of the archangel Michael, a church festival,
celebrated on the 29th of September. Hence, colloquially,
autumn.
{Michaelmas daisy}. (Bot.) See under {Daisy}.
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