English Explanatory Dictionary

Hallowmas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. All Saints Day, November 1

Pronunciation

/ˈhæloʊməs/

Word forms

Hallowmas halimasse Hallowmass

Etymology

Short for All-hallows' mass (“All-saints' mass”), ultimately continuing Old English ealra hālgena mæsse (literally “All Saints' mass”), equivalent to hallow (“saint”) + -mas.

Related words

Halloween
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