Michaelmas
pronunciation
How to pronounce Michaelmas in British English:
UK [ˈmɪklməs]
How to pronounce Michaelmas in American English:
US [ ˈmɪklməs]
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- Noun:
- honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
Word Origin
- Michaelmas
- early 12c., Sanct Micheles mæsse, the feast of St. Michael (Sept. 29, an English quarter-day), from Michael + mass (n.2). Goose is the day's traditional fare since at least 15c.
Example
- 1. What the two drank together , between hilary term and michaelmas , might have floated a king 's ship .
- 2. Michaelmas takes place at the end of september whereas the moon festival this year was in the middle of the month .
- 3. People did say you meant to quit the place entirely at michaelmas ; but , however , I hope it is not true .
- 4. Common perennial of eastern north america having showy purplish flowers ; a parent of the michaelmas daisy .