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Petertide|ˈpiːtətaɪd|
[f. Peter n.1 + tide n.]
The 29th of June (the feast of St. Peter in the Church of England and of St. Peter and St. Paul in the Roman Catholic Church), or the period round about it.
1912C. Mackenzie Carnival xxxiv. 349 Well, being in the city, I suppose we must follow city manners, but darn 'ee, I never thought to go gazing at dancing like maidens at Petertide. 1974Daily Tel. 3 July 16 Southwark..has worked out a fair system. This accounts for the large number of ordination candidates over Petertide. 1975Church Times 7 Mar. 12/5, I look forward to my ordination at Petertide conscious of the numerous people who have made it possible. |