= Paschal term n. at paschal, n. adj.compounds. Now historical.

In Ireland: a day on which a station (station, n. 14b) or municipal ceremony is held. historical after 18th cent.

‘the appointed day for the periodical lecture of the municipality or parish; in the New England colonies it seems to have been usually Thursday’ (C…

an occasion in university or civic life observed by the public wearing of state or official robes of scarlet.

a day appointed by charter for some special purpose.

A day devoted to outdoor sport, esp. an occasion on which the students of a school or college compete in various races and athletic events. Cf. sport…

a day on which a Thing is held.