allhallows
Definition
Noun 1. A Christian feast day honoring all the saints; All Saints' Day: "Allhallows" is the name for the Christian festival celebrated on November 1st to honor all saints, known and unknown. The word is an archaic or formal term for "All Saints' Day."
Usage
- The term "Allhallows" is primarily used in historical, religious, or formal contexts. In modern everyday English, "All Saints' Day" is the more common term.
- It can appear in historical texts, church calendars, or in the names of churches and institutions (e.g., Allhallows Church).
Examples
- Noun:
- The parish will hold a special service on Allhallows.
- Many traditions associated with Halloween have roots in the eve of Allhallows, known as All Hallows' Eve.
Advanced Usage
- "Allhallows Eve" or "All Hallows' Eve": This is the evening before Allhallows (October 31st), which is the direct origin of the modern holiday "Halloween."
- The custom of carving pumpkins began as a tradition for All Hallows' Eve.
Variants and Related Words
- All Saints' Day (n): The modern and more frequently used term for "Allhallows."
- Halloween (n): The modern secular and folk holiday on October 31st, derived from "All Hallows' Eve."
Synonyms
- All Saints' Day
- Feast of All Saints
- Hallowmas (an archaic synonym)
Related Phrases
- Allhallows Tide: A period encompassing All Saints' Day and sometimes the following days, like All Souls' Day (November 2nd).
Noun
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a Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835
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