Michaelmas

[ mik-uhl-muhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chiefly British.

Michaelmas

/ ˈmɪkəlməs /

Sept 29, the feast of St Michael the archangel; in England, Ireland, and Wales, one of the four quarter days

before 1150; Middle English Mighelmes; Old English ( Sanct ) Michaeles masse (St.) Michael's mass

Some considerable time after Michaelmas, Bruce confirmed by letter the anticipations of the Cardinals.

But the levy could not be collected till Michaelmas, and meantime the King appealed for an advance.

Of these Reports he published altogether four volumes, with learned notes; they extend from Michaelmas 1807 to Hilary 1816.

What security have we between this time and Michaelmas for the intentions of an attorney and the conduct of a madman.

Then came the holy season of Michaelmas, and the King caused the feast to be well kept and a solemn Mass was said.

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