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Vet′erans Day`(n.)

  1. November 11, a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the end of World War I and in honor of veterans of the armed forces.

    Ref: Formerly, Armistice Day.

Origin of Veterans Day:

1950–55, Amer.

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  1. Veterans Day(ProperNoun)

    The United States national holiday in honor of veterans past and present.


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