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1. (n.) Michaelmas
Sept. 29, celebrated as the feast of the archangel Michael.
Etymology: (bef. 1150; ME Mighelmes; OE (Sanct) Michaeles masse (St.) Michael's Mass)
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1. (noun) Michaelmas, Michaelmas Day, September 29
honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
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1. (noun) michaelmas
the feat of the archangel Michael, a church festival, celebrated on the 29th of September. Hence, colloquially, autumn
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1. michaelmas
is the festival in honour of St. Michael and the angels, held on the 20th September, the day being one of the quarter days on which rents are levied.
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