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.
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