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month's mind

American

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

a Requiem Mass said on the thirtieth day after a person's death or burial.

month's mind British

noun

RC Church a Mass celebrated in remembrance of a person one month after his death

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Etymology

Origin of month's mind

1425–75; late Middle English moneth mynde

Example Sentences

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A month's mind mass for Constable Kerr is due to be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Beragh at 1500 on 3 May.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2011

I've a month's mind to go with him.

From The Recruiting Officer by Farquhar, George

I see you have a month’s mind to them.

From Two Gentlemen of Verona The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] by Clark, William George

A month's mind, in the ritual sense, signifies not desire or inclination, but remonstrance; yet I suppose this is the true original of the expression.

From Notes to Shakespeare — Volume 01: Comedies by Johnson, Samuel

He hath a month's mind here to mistress Frances, his name is Master Civet.

From The London Prodigal; "by William Shakespeare." as it was played by the King's Majesties servants. by Unknown

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