michaelmas (Meaning)
michaelmas (n)
honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
michaelmas (n.)
The feat of the archangel Michael, a church festival, celebrated on the 29th of September. Hence, colloquially, autumn.
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michaelmas Sentence Examples
- The Michaelmas daisy, with its cheerful golden-yellow petals, blooms abundantly during the September equinox.
- The University College Oxford celebrates Michaelmas Day with a traditional procession and feast.
- In medieval England, Michaelmas marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of autumn.
- The Archangel Michael is commemorated on Michaelmas Day, which falls on September 29th.
- Goose meat was traditionally consumed on Michaelmas, as it was believed to ward off evil spirits.
- The Michaelmas term at Oxford and Cambridge universities begins on October 1st.
- The Michaelmas Fair was once a popular event held annually in London in September.
- The Michaelmas apple is a variety of apple that ripens around the time of the festival.
- The Michaelmas cake, made with apples and spices, is a traditional treat associated with the holiday.
- The Michaelmas rent was a payment due on September 29th, marking the start of the new quarter.
FAQs About the word michaelmas
honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and IrelandThe feat of the archangel Michael, a church festival, celebrated on the 29th of Sept
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The Michaelmas daisy, with its cheerful golden-yellow petals, blooms abundantly during the September equinox.
The University College Oxford celebrates Michaelmas Day with a traditional procession and feast.
In medieval England, Michaelmas marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of autumn.
The Archangel Michael is commemorated on Michaelmas Day, which falls on September 29th.
