English Explanatory Dictionary

Distaff Day

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. 7 January, the day after the feast of the Epiphany.

Word forms

Distaff Day

Etymology

So called because working at the distaff was then resumed, after the Christmas holiday.

Synonyms

Roc Day Rock Day
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