june 24
Definition
Proper noun: * June 24: A specific calendar date, the 24th day of the month of June. In historical and legal contexts in England, Wales, and Ireland, it is also one of the traditional quarter days.
Usage
- As a calendar date:
- Her birthday is on June 24.
- The conference is scheduled for June 24.
- As a historical/legal term (Quarter Day):
- Rent was traditionally due on the quarter days, including June 24 (Midsummer Day).
Advanced Usage
- Quarter Day: In the historical legal and financial systems of England, Wales, and Ireland, June 24 (Midsummer Day) was one of the four days marking the quarters of the year on which payments like rents, salaries, and contracts were often settled or began. The other traditional quarter days are Lady Day (March 25), Michaelmas (September 29), and Christmas (December 25).
Variants and Related Words
- Midsummer Day: Another name for June 24, particularly in the context of the quarter day and traditional festivals.
- Quarter Day: The general term for any of the four days dividing the legal year.
Synonyms
- Midsummer Day (when referring specifically to the traditional holiday and quarter day).
- The twenty-fourth of June.
Notes on Meaning
This term has two primary layers of meaning: 1. Its literal meaning as a point on the modern Gregorian calendar. 2. Its historical meaning as a significant date in the traditional administrative and agricultural calendar of certain regions, known as a quarter day.
Noun
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a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
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