deathday
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of deathday
before 900; Middle English deth day, Old English deothdæge. See death, day
Example Sentences
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It is Kennedy's deathday, not his birthday, that we observe.
From Time Magazine Archive
Two chaste white lambs pomped with ribbons looked at the Pope last week, on the anniversary of St. Agnes' deathday.
From Time Magazine Archive
“A deathday party?” said Hermione keenly when Harry had changed at last and joined her and Ron in the common room.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
The nearest thing to it Harry had ever heard was the ghost orchestra at Nearly Headless Nick’s deathday party, who had all been playing the musical saw.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
By the time Halloween arrived, Harry was regretting his rash promise to go to the deathday party.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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