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1.
(used with a plural verb) festive ceremonies commemorating the founding of a city or the consecration of a church.
2.
(often initial capital letter) (often used with a singular verb) ceremonies at Oxford University in honor of founders and benefactors.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin < Greek enkaínia (neuter plural), equivalent to en- en-2 + -kainia, derivative of kainós new
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin < Greek enkaínia (neuter plural), equivalent to en- en-2 + -kainia, derivative of kainós new
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Encaenia
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