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Candlemas

noun
/ˈkæn.dəl.məs/UK

Etymology

From Middle English Candelmasse, from Old English Candelmæsse, equivalent to candle + -mas, following the tradition that the candles to be used in church during the following year are blessed on this day. Compare Old Norse kyndilsmessa (“Candlemas”).

  1. inherited from Candelmæsse
  2. inherited from Candelmasse

Definitions

  1. The festival in the Christian year celebrated on February 2nd. It commemorates the…

    The festival in the Christian year celebrated on February 2nd. It commemorates the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple.

    • They held high holiday from Christmas-day until Candlemas (February 2nd ), […]

  2. A quarter day in Scotland.

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Derived

Burnt Candlemas, Candlemas term

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA