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Martinmas

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Mar·tin·mas  (märtn-ms)
n.
1. A Christian feast observed in commemoration of the death and burial of Saint Martin of Tours.
2. November 11, the day on which this feast is observed.
[Middle English martinmesse : Martin, Saint Martin of Tours + messe, masse, Mass; see Mass.]
Martinmas [ˈmɑːtɪnməs]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the feast of St Martin on Nov. 11; one of the four quarter days in Scotland
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.MartinmasMartinmas - the feast of Saint Martin; a quarter day in Scotland
11 November, St Martin's Day
quarter day - a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due
Nov, November - the month following October and preceding December
Translations
Martinmas [ˈmɑːtɪnməs] N → día m de San Martín(11 noviembre)
Martinmas
n → Martinstag m, → Martini nt


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The road is all spotted like a shambles at Martinmas.
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Benjamin; she be growed a rare slip of a wench since you seen her, though her'll be sixteen come Martinmas.
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