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candlemas

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Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
18
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ (UK)

Definition of candlemas

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The festival in the Christian year celebrated on February 2nd. It commemorates the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple.
    “They held high holiday from Christmas-day until Candlemas (February 2nd ), […]”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The festival in the Christian year celebrated on February 2nd. It commemorates the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple.
    “They held high holiday from Christmas-day until Candlemas (February 2nd ), […]”
  2. (countable, uncountable)A quarter day in Scotland.

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Etymology

From Middle English Candelmasse, from Old English Candelmæsse, equivalent to candle + -mas, following the tradition that the candles to be used in church during the following year are blessed on this day. Compare Old Norse kyndilsmessa (“Candlemas”).

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