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Michaelmas
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Mich·ael·mas  (mkl-ms)
n.
1. A Christian feast observed in honor of the archangel Michael.
2. September 29, the day on which this feast is observed.
[Middle English mychelmesse, from Old English (Sanct) Michaeles mæsse, (Saint) Michael's mass : Michaeles, genitive of Michael, the archangel Michael + mæsse, Mass; see Mass.]
Michaelmas [ˈmɪkəlməs]
n
Sept. 29, the feast of St Michael the archangel; in England, Ireland, and Wales, one of the four quarter days
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Michaelmas - honoring the archangel MichaelMichaelmas - honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
Michaelmas Day, September 29
quarter day - a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due
Sep, Sept, September - the month following August and preceding October
Translations
Michaelmas [ˈmɪklməs]
A. N → fiesta f de San Miguel(29 setiembre)
B. CPD Michaelmas daisy N → margarita f de otoño
Michaelmas term N (Brit) (Jur, Univ) → trimestre m de otoño, primer trimestre m
Michaelmas
n → Michaeli(s) nt
Michaelmas [ˈmɪklməs] n → festa di San Michele
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