RED-LETTER


Meaning of RED-LETTER in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective

1. : employing red letters to call attention to something of special significance

red-letter Bible

2.

[so called from the practice of marking holy days in red letters in church calendars]

: of special significance : happy , memorable

red-letter day

the testimonial dinner was a red-letter occasion

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