september 29
Definition
Proper Noun: * Michaelmas: The feast day in the Christian calendar honoring the Archangel Michael, observed on September 29th. Historically, it also marked one of the four quarter days in England, Wales, and Ireland, which were days for settling rents and accounts.
Usage
- Proper Noun:
- The contract begins on September 29, which is also known as Michaelmas.
- In the traditional calendar, September 29 was a quarter day for financial and legal matters.
Advanced Usage
- "Michaelmas term": In some universities, such as those in the UK, the academic term beginning around Michaelmas (late September or early October) is called the Michaelmas term.
- The Michaelmas term at Oxford starts near September 29.
Variants and Related Words
- Michaelmas (n): The name for the feast day and quarter day occurring on September 29.
- Quarter day (n): Any of the four days in the year dividing it into quarters, on which payments such as rents were traditionally due. September 29 (Michaelmas) is one.
Synonyms
- Michaelmas
- The Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels
Noun
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honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
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