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View synonyms for name day

name day

noun

  1. the feast day of the saint after whom a person is named.
  2. the day on which a person is christened.


name day

noun

  1. RC Church the feast day of a saint whose name one bears
  2. another name for ticket day
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of name day1

First recorded in 1715–25
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Example Sentences

On his name-day, June 29th (July 11th), the Prince gave an entertainment in his honour.

But the composers particular purpose was to produce it as the graceful homage of a loyal subject on the Emperors name-day.

The members of the company paid a tribute to their director on his name-day, November 3.

Gentlemen, said he, this being the Electors name-day he sends you a present of a thousand thalers.

To-morrow's Rosalie's name-day, and they're going to put leeches on her!

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