Allhallowmas

[ awl-hal-oh-muhs ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. All Saints' Day.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Allhallowmas¹

before 1100; Middle English alhalwemesse, Old English ealra hālgena mæsse mass of all saints

Example Sentences

Kay had been made a knight at Allhallowmas, and when he found there was to be so fine a joust he wanted a sword, to join it.

From Project Gutenberg

His New Year's gifts are ready at Allhallowmas, and the suit he meant to meditate before them.

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