Midsummer Eve
nounChiefly British.
the evening preceding Midsummer Day: formerly believed to be a time when witches and other supernatural beings caused widespread mischief.
Origin of Midsummer Eve
1late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
- Also called Midsummer Night, St. John's Eve, St. John's Night.
Words Nearby Midsummer Eve
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How to use Midsummer Eve in a sentence
Everything now was embalmed in the twilight, and all the world was enshrouded in the mystery of the Midsummer Eve.
The Story of the Champions of the Round Table | Howard PyleIt meant nothing to him that Midsummer Eve was fast approaching.
Little Erik of Sweden | Madeline BrandeisIt was the first time in his life that Nils had not welcomed Midsummer Eve.
Little Erik of Sweden | Madeline BrandeisHe began on Midsummer Eve by going to the lake and dropping therein a large cheese and a loaf of bread.
British Goblins | Wirt SikesBesides it is nigh Midsummer Eve, and what should fairies reign for but to aid such a bright pair as this?
Coningsby | Benjamin Disraeli
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