kalends
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The first time it’s pinned down to 25 December, or at least to the “Eighth day before the Kalends of January” is the year AD354, in the Roman calendar of Philocalus.
From The Guardian
Besides, tomorrow was July 1, the Kalends of July.
From Literature
“July First, the Kalends of July, sacred to Juno. That’s when Mother wants to destroy those stupid demigods and really rub it in Juno’s face. Besides, I’m not paying overtime for those gladiator ghosts!”
From Literature
“The Kalends of July. At least the deadline makes sense now.”
From Literature
A figure whose origin can be traced to the pre-Christian era, the Krampus combines elements from numerous European traditions, like the Roman Saturnalia and Kalends, winter festivals that inverted the social order.
From Los Angeles Times
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