Michaelmas
/ˈmɪk(ə)lməs
/noun
The feast of St Michael, 29 September.In Michaelmas and Hilary terms of last year, the national and international press covered the Union Presidential election....
- At Michaelmas he must pay ten pence tax, and at Martinmas twenty-three sesters of barley and two hens; at Easter one young sheep or twopence.
- St Michael next means the next feast of St Michael or Michaelmas, which is the 29th September.
Origin
Old English Sanct Michaeles mæsse 'Saint Michael's Mass', referring to the Archangel.
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