MICHAELMAS


Meaning of MICHAELMAS in English

[ 'mɪk(ə)lməs ]

■ noun the feast of St Michael, 29 September.

Origin

OE Sanct Michaeles mæsse 'Saint Michael's Mass', referring to the Archangel.

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