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Mar·tin·mas (mär

tn-m

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]

(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the feast of St Martin on Nov. 11; one of the four quarter days in Scotland

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Noun

Martinmas - 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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