Martinmas
a church festival, November 11, in honor of St. Martin.
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How to use Martinmas in a sentence
Six long weeks were taken in these preparations, and it was close on Martinmas ere all was ready for a start.
The White Company | Arthur Conan DoyleIt was the eve of Martinmas-day—Hallowtide Summer, as our country folk call it.
Constance Sherwood | Lady Georgiana FullertonIn a little while—'Ma'am,' says she to me, 'I'm no' to stop after Martinmas.'
Scotch Wit and Humor | W. H. (Walter Henry) HoweAt Martinmas (November 1st) there was feasting to welcome the beginning of winter.
London | Walter BesantHe threatens to knock pew-Bibles and hymn-books oot o' me, if I again daur to 'rap' him atween this and Martinmas.
Scotch Wit and Humor | W. H. (Walter Henry) Howe
British Dictionary definitions for Martinmas
/ (ˈmɑːtɪnməs) /
the feast of St Martin on Nov 11; one of the four quarter days in Scotland
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