[hal-uh-ween, -oh-een, hol-] 
| the evening of October 31; the eve of All Saints' Day; Allhallows Eve: observed esp. by children in costumes who solicit treats, often by threatening minor pranks. |
| Hal·low·een also Hal·low·e'en (hāl'ə-wēn', hŏl'-) n. October 31, celebrated in the United States, Canada, and the British Isles by children going door to door while wearing costumes and begging treats and playing pranks. [Short for All Hallow Even : Allhallow(mas) + even2.] |
| Main Entry: | Hallowe'en2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See Samhain |
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