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1. (n.) Candlemas
a church festival, Feb. 2, in honor of the presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary: candles are blessed. Also called Candlemas Day.
Etymology: (bef. 1050; ME; OE candelmæsse. See candle , mass2)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Candlemas, Candlemas Day, Feb 2
feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland
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1. (noun) candlemas
the second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day
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1. candlemas
a festival in commemoration of the purification of the Virgin, held on February 2, celebrated with lighted candles; an old Roman custom in honour of the goddess Februa.
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