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- [mik-uh l-muh s]
- /ˈmɪk əl məs/
- /ˈmɪklməs/
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- [mik-uh l-muh s]
- /ˈmɪk əl məs/
Definitions of michaelmas word
- noun michaelmas a festival celebrated on September 29 in honor of the archangel Michael. 1
- noun michaelmas Sept 29, the feast of St Michael the archangel; in England, Ireland, and Wales, one of the four quarter days 0
- noun michaelmas the feast of the archangel Michael, September 29 0
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Origin of michaelmas
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
before 1150; Middle English Mighelmes; Old English (Sanct) Michaeles masse (St.) Michael's mass
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Parts of speech for Michaelmas
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michaelmas popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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