Hallowmass
Definition
Noun: 1. A Christian feast day honoring all the saints; All Saints' Day: "Hallowmass" is an archaic or historical term for the Christian festival celebrated on November 1st to honor all saints, known and unknown. It is the day after Halloween (All Hallows' Eve).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The villagers prepared for Hallowmass with prayer and a special feast.
- In the medieval calendar, Hallowmass was a major holy day of obligation.
Advanced Usage
- The term "Hallowmass" is now considered archaic. In modern English, the day is almost exclusively called All Saints' Day. "Hallowmass" might be encountered in historical texts, poetry, or discussions of older traditions.
- The word combines "Hallow," an old word for "saint" or "holy person," and "mass," referring to the Eucharistic church service.
Variants and Related Words
- All Saints' Day (n): The modern and standard term for the feast day on November 1st.
- All Hallows' Day (n): A synonym for All Saints' Day, directly related to "Hallowmass." "Hallow" means "saint."
- Halloween (n): The evening of October 31st, formally called "All Hallows' Eve," which is the vigil or eve before All Saints' Day.
Synonyms
- All Saints' Day: The contemporary and primary synonym.
- All Hallows' Day: A traditional synonym, often used in older or liturgical contexts.
- Feast of All Saints: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- From Hallowmas to Christmas: An old phrase indicating a period of time or a long duration, similar to "from here to eternity."
- He promised to finish the work from Hallowmas to Christmas, but it was done quickly.
Noun
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a Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835
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