ferial
Britishadjective
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of or relating to a feria
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rare of or relating to a holiday
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The calendar noted ferial and ember days, fish days and the feastdays of saints.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
His life is delicately scented with a fine mixture of classical culture and Tallis’ ferial responses.
From The Red Hand of Ulster by George A. Birmingham
Beneath the Tree Of Innocence and Liberty, Paper Nose and Red Cockade Dance within the magic shade That makes them drunken, merry, and strong To laugh and sing their ferial song: 'Free, free...!'
From Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley
This simplifies things and makes the ferial office shorter than the office of feasts.
From The Divine Office by Edward J. Quigley
In the seventh century, ferial Offices received three lessons.
From The Divine Office by Edward J. Quigley
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