Michaelmas

noun Mich·ael·mas \ˈmi-kəl-məs\

Definition of MICHAELMAS

: September 29 celebrated as the feast of St. Michael the Archangel

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Middle English mychelmesse, from Old English Michaeles mæsse Michael's mass

First Known Use: before 12th century

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