Michaelmas

[ mik-uhl-muhs ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. a festival celebrated on September 29 in honor of the archangel Michael.

Michaelmas

/ ˈmɪkəlməs /

noun

1. Sept 29, the feast of St Michael the archangel; in England, Ireland, and Wales, one of the four quarter days

Word History and Origins

Origin of Michaelmas¹

before 1150; Middle English Mighelmes; Old English ( Sanct ) Michaeles masse (St.) Michael's mass

Example Sentences

Some considerable time after Michaelmas, Bruce confirmed by letter the anticipations of the Cardinals.

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But the levy could not be collected till Michaelmas, and meantime the King appealed for an advance.

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Of these Reports he published altogether four volumes, with learned notes; they extend from Michaelmas 1807 to Hilary 1816.

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What security have we between this time and Michaelmas for the intentions of an attorney and the conduct of a madman.

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Then came the holy season of Michaelmas, and the King caused the feast to be well kept and a solemn Mass was said.

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